Aikido for Beginners

Aikido is a Japanese martial art often translated as "The Way of Unifying Life Energy" or "The Way of Harmonious Spirit."

Aikido is performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on. This requires very little physical strength, as the aikido practitioner "leads" the attackers momentum using entering and turning movements. The techniques are completed with various throws or joint locks.