Aikido

Aikido

‘Aikido is a Japanese martial art that implements redirection of force, non-resistance, and harmony. There are throws similar to Judo and joint-locks similar to BJJ, but unlike those martial arts, aikido emphasizes a non-aggressive approach.’[1]

Aikido and children

‘If you have a non-competitive child or even a child who’s overly competitive, the calmer nature of aikido may be a good choice.’[2]


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  1. Timothy Schoonmaker, ‘The 10 Best Martial Arts for Kids’, The Karate Blog (blog), last updated 2 December 2023, https://thekarateblog.com/best-martial-arts-for-kids/. ↩︎

  2. Schoonmaker, ‘The 10 Best Martial Arts for Kids’ ↩︎