Plural of aikido; multiple martial arts or instances of the Japanese martial art focused on defensive techniques and using an opponent's momentum against them.
From Japanese 'aikido', composed of 'ai' (harmony), 'ki' (spirit/energy), and 'do' (way), literally meaning 'the way of harmony with spirit'.
Unlike many martial arts that emphasize attacking, aikido is built on the philosophy of redirecting an opponent's energy—practitioners often say it's more like dancing with an attacker than fighting them, which is completely different from karate or taekwondo!
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