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The secret of being able to take advantage of the opponent's physical strenght in aikido lies in the principle of marui ('circular') motion. Almost no movement in aikido follows a straight line: movement of feet, trunks and arms all describe an arc and, furthermore, are three-dimensional in that they follow the lines of a sphere or at times a spiral. Circular motion enables the aikidoka to add his weight and power to the opponent's pushing or pulling movement without fear of collission.
What Aikido really is?
AIKIDO (pronounced eye-key-doe, with emphasis on the second syllable) is a non-violent form of self-defense and a discipline of mind/body awareness and integration. Aikido defense techniques consist primarily of joint locks and throws and are based on going along with the power of the attack to control aggression. Aikido offers an effective form of self-defense that aims at protecting yourself without hurting another human being.
Karate-do vs Aikido
Aikido and shotokan karate are popularly viewed as vastly different styles. Their approaches to the martial arts appear to come from opposite ends of the hardness/softness spectrum. Aikido is considered a soft style, while shotokan is viewed as a hard system. Yet, they share many similarities.
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