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aikido Definition

aiki·do (ī kēdō, 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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