aikido

n. type of Japanese martial art used for self-defense

, is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the Way of unifying (with) life energy" or as "the Way of harmonious spirit." Ueshiba's goal was to create an art practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury.
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Noun
1. a Japanese martial art employing principles similar to judo
(hypernym) martial art

n. aikido, type of Japanese martial art used for self-defense

aikido, type of Japanese martial art used for self-defense