Aikido

martial arts · Japan · balance and harmony

Created in Japan. Aikido was developed in Japan in the early 1900s. It's a martial art that blends different fighting techniques into one smooth system.

Use their energy. Instead of punching and kicking hard, aikido teaches you to redirect your opponent's own movement and force against them. It's like gently steering a runaway bicycle instead of crashing into it.

Practiced worldwide. Today, aikido is practiced in around 140 countries across the globe. There are many different styles of aikido, each with their own special focus and techniques.

Harmony and balance. The word aikido comes from three Japanese words meaning 'way of harmony with energy.' Practitioners learn to find balance and peace, not just how to win a fight.