aikido

American  

[ahy-kee-doh, ahy-kee-daw] / aɪˈki doʊ, ˈaɪ kiˌdɔ /

noun

1. a Japanese form of self-defense utilizing wrist, joint, and elbow grips to immobilize or throw one's opponent.

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aikido British  

/ ˈaɪkɪdəʊ /

noun

1. a Japanese system of self-defence employing similar principles to judo, but including blows from the hands and feet

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Etymology

Origin of aikido

1960–65; < Japanese aikidō, equivalent to ai to coordinate + ki breath control + dō way (< Middle Chinese; see judo)

Related Words

• judo
• karate
• wrestling