Aikido
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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, 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, Tae Kwon Do, Karate
- Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching
- Taoism
- Qi or Prana
- Meditation
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Zen
- Falun Gong
- Feng Shui
- Yoga
- Exercise
- Confucianism
- Buddhism