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Revision as of 08:13, January 5, 2015
Aikido (合気道; "Way of unifying spirit") is a Japanese martial art created by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century from Aikijutsu and Jujutsu, specifically Daito-ryu aikijujutsu.
It is somewhat similar to judo in that it uses throws and locks, but it focuses more on defense than offense.
See Also
- Martial arts: Tai Chi, Aikido, Kung Fu, Jujutsu, Aikijutsu, Tae Kwon Do, Karate
- Lao Tzu, Taoism and the Tao Te Ching
- Qi or Prana
- Meditation
- Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are commonly used in the Asian martial arts
- Zen Buddhism meditation, Bushido and the Martial Arts
- Feng Shui
- Yoga
- Exercise and Sports
- Confucianism