Aikido, the path of harmony: Raja Sazita’s remarkable journey

Aikido finds its place in Malaysia as Raja Sazita Raja Ahmed Siffudin emerges as country's sole female honorary general secretary of Malaysia Aikido Association

KUALA LUMPUR – Aikido, a Japanese martial art, was developed by Morihei Ueshiba in the late 1920s through the combination of older martial arts he had learned from Takeda Sokaku.

Known as the art of peace, Aikido is widely practiced in around 140 countries, and Malaysia is no exception.

Meet Yang Mulia Raja Sazita Yang Mulia Raja Ahmed Siffudin, the only female honorary general secretary of the Malaysia Aikido Association.

Raja Sazita Raja Ahmed Siffudin began her Aikido training more than twenty years ago with her brothers and sisters – what started as a fun activity, turned into a lifelong passion for her. – Pic courtesy of Raja Sazita Raja Ahmed Siffudin, August 26, 2023

Raja Sazita is the middle child of seven, who picked up Aikido for the first time with her siblings over two decades ago.

Aikido, which began as a fun adventure to try, has now become an integral part of her life in Bandar DiRaja, Kuala Kangsar.

Watch the full video as Scoopdotmy talks to Raja Sazita about her journey as the first Malaysian female honorary general secretary of the Malaysia Aikido Association. – August 26, 2023

Aikido, a Japanese martial art known as the art of peace, has now become an integral part of Raja Sazita Raja Ahmed Siffudin’s life. – Pic courtesy of Raja Sazita Raja Ahmed Siffudin, August 26, 2023