Aikido合気道alternative words: Aikidou keywords: martial art related topics: Judo related web sites: http://www.shintaido.com , http://www.dokidoki.ne.jp/home2/unoaiki/ , http://www.yamaguchi-aikido.com/jp/ explanation: Issuing from old Japanese fighting techniques without weapon like Judo, Aikido is a synthesis of the parts left by Judo like defense techniques and spiritual teaching. The modern Aikido was created by Ueshiba Morihei (1883969) at the end of Taisho era. It is not only popular in Japan but abroad especially among women who need to fight against aggressions. | |