aikido
aikido
Definition
aiki·do (ī kē′dō, ī′kē dō′)
noun
a Japanese system of self-defense in which various holds and circular movements are used to exploit to one's own advantage an opponent's strength and weight
Etymology: Jpn aikidoo, lit., the art of matching (the opponent's) spirit < ai, a fitting (< au, to fit, suit) + Sino-Jpn ki, spirit, soul + Sino-Jpn doo, way, art
aikido
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- learn: I don't think I would be getting as much out of Japan if I wasn't learning aikido.
- include: All martial arts, including aikido, consist in sets of strategies for managing conflict.
- relate: There is a news section and also links to many UK clubs, overseas dojos and other aikido related sites.
- practice: This is especially important for anyone who may wish, at some time, to travel to Japan to practice aikido.
- pursue: To pursue aikido, or any martial art, as a path to self-improvement involves more than training.
Adjective modifier
- other: There is a news section and also links to many UK clubs, overseas dojos and other aikido related sites.
Modifies a noun
- technique: Third, many advanced aikido techniques involve defenses against weapons.
- movement: First, many aikido movements are derived from classical weapons arts.
- training: Part of aikido training is learning to observe effectively.
- practice: One goal of aikido practice is to learn not to oppose physical force with physical force.
- book: Most aikido books seem to present only a sampling of the various techniques.
- club: My positive experience would have to be attributed to very friendly people of the university aikido club, and its principal instructor Alex Megann.
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