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| − | '''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]]. | + | '''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. | It is somewhat similar to [[judo]] in that it uses throws and locks, but it focuses more on defense than offense. | ||
Revision as of 23:48, September 6, 2008
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.