aikido

noun

ai·ki·do | \ˌī-ki-ˈdō,

ī-ˈkē-(ˌ)dō

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Definition of aikido

: a Japanese art of self-defense employing locks and holds and utilizing the principle of nonresistance to cause an opponent's own momentum to work against him

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Chay’s and JK Lee both offer Taekwondo, but there are many different styles of martial arts, including karate, aikido and kung fu. — Gina Rich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Little ninjas: Kids learn valuable life skills through martial arts," 28 Oct. 2017 Like chokes, arm and wristlocks—standard techniques in judo, jiujitsu, and aikido—are relatively simple to learn but incredibly easy to take too far. — Michael Thomsen, Slate Magazine, "Can mixed martial arts training make police officers less dangerous?," 10 Aug. 2017 The block’s second- and third-floor spaces are occupied by residential tenants, law offices, an aikido dojo, an artist and a violin maker. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, "Why is this block of West 7th Street in St. Paul so vacant?," 27 Mar. 2017

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