Definition
A Japanese martial art that emphasizes using an attacker's energy and momentum against them through circular movements and joint locks rather than striking.
Etymology
From Japanese, composed of 'ai' (harmony), 'ki' (spirit/energy), and 'do' (way/path). Created by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century as a synthesis of traditional martial arts with spiritual philosophy emphasizing peace and harmony.
Kelly Says
Aikido literally means 'the way of harmonious spirit' - it's a martial art designed around the paradox of achieving peace through martial training. Unlike other fighting systems, aikido philosophy suggests that true victory comes from not fighting at all, but redirecting conflict into harmony.
Translations
AMአማርኛ
አይኪዶ
ah-ee-KEE-doh
ARالعربية
أيكيدو
ah-ee-KEE-doh
CSČeština
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
DADansk
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
DEDeutsch
Aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
ELΕλληνικά
αϊκίντο
ah-ee-KEE-ntoh
ESEspañol
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
FISuomi
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
FRFrançais
aïkido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
HEעברית
אייקידו
ah-ee-KEE-doh
HUMagyar
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
IDBahasa Indonesia
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
ITItaliano
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
MSBahasa Melayu
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
NLNederlands
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
NONorsk
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
PLPolski
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
PTPortuguês
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
RORomână
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
RUРусский
айкидо
ah-ee-KEE-doh
SVSvenska
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
SWKiswahili
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
TLTL
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
TRTürkçe
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh
UKУкраїнська
айкідо
ah-ee-KEE-doh
VITiếng Việt
aikido
ah-ee-KEE-doh