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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. | ||
| − | == See | + | == See Also == |
| − | + | * [[Martial arts]]: [[Tai Chi]], Aikido, [[Kung Fu]], [[Jujutsu]], [[Tae Kwon Do]], [[Karate]] | |
| − | *[[Jujutsu]] | + | * [[Lao Tzu]] and the [[Tao Te Ching]] |
| − | + | * [[Taoism]] | |
| − | *[[ | + | * [[Qi]] or [[Prana]] |
| − | + | * [[Meditation]] | |
| − | + | * [[Traditional Chinese Medicine]] | |
| − | + | * [[Zen]] | |
| − | + | * [[Falun Gong]] | |
| − | + | * [[Feng Shui]] | |
| − | + | * [[Yoga]] | |
| − | + | * [[Exercise]] | |
| − | + | * [[Confucianism]] | |
| + | * [[Buddhism]] | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | {{reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category:Martial Arts]] | [[Category:Martial Arts]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Traditional Chinese Medicine]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Taoism]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Japan]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Korea]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Asia]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Prana]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Breathing]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Meditation]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Chi]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Exercise]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Sports]] | ||
Revision as of 07:02, January 3, 2015
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.
See Also
- Martial arts: Tai Chi, Aikido, Kung Fu, Jujutsu, Tae Kwon Do, Karate
- Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching
- Taoism
- Qi or Prana
- Meditation
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Zen
- Falun Gong
- Feng Shui
- Yoga
- Exercise
- Confucianism
- Buddhism