Knowra Aikido Aikido A modern Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba, using throws, joint locks, and movement to redirect an attack. Its traditions emphasize self-discipline and resolving conflict without unnecessary harm.
Tai sabaki : Body movement in Japanese martial arts used to evade attacks and gain a favorable position. Aikido practitioners move off an attack’s line before applying a technique.
Morihei Ueshiba : The Japanese martial artist who founded aikido in the twentieth century. His training and teachings established aikido’s techniques and ideals.
Aiki : A Japanese martial arts principle of coordinating with an opponent’s movement and intent. The name and technical logic of aikido center on this idea of joining energy.
Judo : A Japanese martial art and Olympic sport focused on throws, pins, and submission techniques. Judo shares grappling roots with aikido but uses competitive rules and sparring.
Aikido weapons : Aikido training with wooden swords, staffs, and knives to study distance, timing, and movement. Weapons practice helps aikido schools examine how empty-hand principles relate to armed attacks.
Kuzushi : The disruption of an opponent’s balance in Japanese martial arts. Many aikido throws begin by making the attacker unable to recover stable footing.
Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu : A Japanese martial art of joint locks, throws, and close combat associated with Takeda Sōkaku. Ueshiba’s study of this art strongly influenced aikido’s technical repertoire.
Atemi : Striking techniques used in Japanese martial arts, often to interrupt or distract an opponent. Aikido techniques may include strikes to create openings or prevent resistance.
Karate : A Japanese martial art emphasizing strikes with the hands, feet, knees, and elbows. Its striking-centered training contrasts with aikido’s emphasis on blending, locks, and throws.
Aikikai : The organization established to preserve and promote the aikido tradition associated with Morihei Ueshiba. It is the largest organization carrying forward the founder’s mainline aikido tradition.
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