aikido

Also known as aikidō

Aikido ( , , , ) is a modern Japanese martial art which is split into many different styles including Aikikai, Shodokan Aikido, Yoshinkan, Renshinkai, Iwama Ryu, Iwama Shin Shin Aiki Shuren Kai, and Ki Aikido. Aikido is now practiced in around 140 countries.

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Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art that exists in many different styles, such as Aikikai, Yoshinkan, and Ki Aikido, among others. It matters because it has spread globally and is now practiced in approximately 140 countries around the world.

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Martial art.logosize: 40px
Martial art.image: Shihonage.jpg
Martial art.imagecaption: A version of the "four-direction throw" () with standing attacker () and seated defender ()
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Martial art.imagealt: A man kneeling throws another man from a standing position; both are wearing robes
Martial art.name: Aikido
Martial art.focus: Grappling and softness
Martial art.hardness: Full contact
Martial art.country: Japan
Martial art.creator: Morihei Ueshiba
Martial art.famous pract: Kisshomaru Ueshiba, Moriteru Ueshiba, Koichi Tohei, Christian Tissier, Morihiro Saito, Akira Tohei, Yoshimitsu Yamada, Mitsunari Kanai, Gozo Shioda, Mitsugi Saotome, Steven Seagal, Takashi Kushida, Kyoichi Inoue, Robert Mustard, Fumio Toyoda
Martial art.ancestor arts: Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu
Martial art.descendant arts: Jieitaikakutojutsu

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native label: 合氣道

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Contents

Etymology and basic philosophy
History
Initial development
Religious influences
International dissemination
Proliferation of independent organizations
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Training
Fitness
Roles of {{transliteration|ja|uke}} and {{transliteration|ja|tori}}
Initial attacks
Basic techniques
Implementations
Weapons
Multiple attackers and {{transliteration|ja|randori}}
Injuries
Mental training
Uniforms and ranking
Aikido styles
References
External links

It was originally developed by Morihei Ueshiba, as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy and religious beliefs. Ueshiba's goal was to create an art which practitioners could use to defend themselves against attacks, while also protecting the attackers from injury. Aikido is often translated as "the way of unifying (with) life energy" or as "the way of harmonious spirit". According to the founder's philosophy, the primary goal in the practice of aikido is to overcome oneself instead of cultivating violence or aggressiveness. Morihei Ueshiba used the phrase to refer to this principle.