AIKIDO


Meaning of AIKIDO in English

[ ʌɪ'ki:dəʊ ]

■ noun a Japanese form of self-defence and martial art that uses locks, holds, throws, and the opponent's own movements.

Origin

Japanese aikidō , lit. 'way of adapting the spirit', from ai 'together, unify' + ki 'spirit' + dō 'way'.

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