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Shinkendō (Shinjitai: 真剣道, Kyūjitai: 眞劍道, shinkendō, Japanese pronunciation: [shinkenꜜdōː]) is a modern Japanese martial art founded by the swordsman Obata Toshishiro. Aikido is now practiced in around 140 countries. It was originally developed by Morihei Ueshiba, as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy and religious beliefs. Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attackers from injury.[1][2] Aikido is often translated as "the way of unifying (with) life energy"[3] or as "the way of harmonious spirit".[4] According to the founder's philosophy, the primary goal in the practice of aikido is to overcome oneself instead of cultivating violence or aggressiveness.[5] Morihei Ueshiba used the phrase masakatsu agatsu katsuhayabi" (正勝吾勝勝速日, "true victory, final victory over oneself, here and now") to refer to this principle.[6]
Focus | Grappling and softness |
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Country of origin | Japan |
Creator | Obata Toshishiro |
Ancestor arts | Yagyū Shinkage Ryū, Kashima Shinryū, Ioriken Battōjutsu, Toyama-ryū Battōjutsu |
Official website | http://www.shinkendo.com |
As of 2022, shinkendō is practiced in __ countries.[CITE TO ISF DOJO LISTING]
NOTE: INCLUDE TOYAMA RYŪ SECTION
Aikido's fundamental principles include: irimi[7] (entering), atemi,[8][9] kokyu-ho (breathing control), sankaku-ho (triangular principle) and tenkan (turning) movements that redirect the opponent's attack momentum. Its curriculum comprises various techniques, primarily throws and joint locks.[10] It also includes a weapons system encompassing the bokken, tantō and jō.
Aikido derives mainly from the martial art of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu, but began to diverge from it in the late 1920s, partly due to Ueshiba's involvement with the Ōmoto-kyō religion. Ueshiba's early students' documents bear the term aiki-jūjutsu.[11]
Ueshiba's senior students have different approaches to aikido, depending partly on when they studied with him. Today, aikido is found all over the world in a number of styles, with broad ranges of interpretation and emphasis. However, they all share techniques formulated by Ueshiba and most have concern for the well-being of the attacker.