aikido
Sign in to saveAikido ( , , , ) 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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Key facts
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- A version of the "four-direction throw" () with standing attacker () and seated defender ()
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- A man kneeling throws another man from a standing position; both are wearing robes
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- Aikido
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- Grappling and softness
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- Full contact
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- Japan
- Martial art.creator
- Morihei Ueshiba
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- 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
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21 sectionsContents
- Etymology and basic philosophy
- History
- Initial development
- Religious influences
- International dissemination
- Proliferation of independent organizations
- {{transliteration|ja|Ki}}
- 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
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.
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.