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Learn more about Aikido on Wikipedia.
Aikido – a martial art based on harmony of movement
Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art developed in the early 20th century, and it’s practiced in around 140 countries world-wide. It emphasizes harmony, blending with an opponent's movements, and using their energy against them rather than relying on brute strength. Aikido techniques often involve joint locks, throws, and pins, focusing on redirecting an attacker’s force.
Aikido practitioners learn to blend with an opponent's movements, rather than resisting them directly. Techniques often involve circular motions that help to deflect an attacker’s force. While Aikido can be used for self-defence, Aikido emphasizes the idea of neutralizing an attack without causing harm.
Aikido is based on natural and logical movements; it is a martial art that can be practiced by men and women of all ages to equal effect.
Aikido has been an Invitational Sport in The World Games four times (1993-2005), and in the Display Programme in 2022.
Federation: International Aikido Federation (IAF), www.aikido-international.org
