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'''Aikido''' (合気道; "Way of unifying spirit") is a [[Japanese]] martial art created by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century from [[Aikijutsu]] and [[Jujutsu]], specifically Daito-ryu aikijujutsu.

'''Aikido''' (合気道; "Way of unifying spirit") is a [[Japanese]] martial art created by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century from [[Aikijutsu]] and [[Jujutsu]], specifically Daito-ryu aikijujutsu.

It is somewhat similar to [[judo]] in that it uses throws and locks, but it focuses more on defense than offense.

It is somewhat similar to [[judo]] in that it uses throws and locks, but it focuses more on defense than offense, including defenses against attacks by armed attackers, such as knives and nunchaku.  As a result, high-level practitioners are able to defend themselves effectively against even simultaneous attacks by multiple opponents.

== See also ==

== See also ==