Aikido is a non-competitive
Japanese martial art of self-defense
developed
early in the 20th century by O Sensei; Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969).
It
derives from traditional martial art forms, with movements that are flexible,
rational and highly effective. The fundamental principle of Aikido is to
evade, redirect or neutralize an attack by using an opponents
force against themselves.
The practice of Aikido should coordinate
and develop the mind, body and spirit.