Aikido

Randori teaches you to have calmness in action while avoiding, redirecting, and controlling an attack. Learn how to perform arm deflections in Randori in this free Aikido training video featuring...

Randori requires strategy during combat. Learn how to perform arm deflections in Randori in this free Aikido training video featuring a 4th degree black belt.

Aikido is a Japanese martial art focusing on redirecting an opponent’s energy and momentum into many different types of holds and throws. It requires that the defender read many subtle cues...

Aikido is a Japanese martial art comprised primarily of throws and joint locks. It was devised by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 1900s as a safer alternative to Jujitsu. Roughly translated, Aikido...

Aikido is made up of many throws and grappling joint locks, each corresponding to a particular form of attack. The philosophy behind this martial art is that both the defender and attacker should...

Aikido is loosely translated as “The Way of Harmonious Spirit.” It is considered a grappling form of combat. The philosophy behind this martial art is that both the defender and...

Aikido is made up of a vast wealth of throws and grappling moves, each corresponding to a particular form of attack. The philosophy behind this martial art is that both the defender and attacker...

Here is a guide to performing a kokyunage against an overhead strike, also called a shomanuchi. This aikido technique will work regardless of whether an opponent is trying to hit you with his...

In Aikido there are many forms of attack and defense, a common one being the Kokyunage. Kokyunage literally means “Breath Throw”. It is a defensive throw involving many unrelated...

The Ude Garuma, which translates from the Japanese as "under the arm," is a defensive aikido throw that sends your opponent off balance as you grasp him under his arm. In self-defense situations,...

Feints, or strikes, in aikido are somewhat controversial. There are some who teach this martial art without any strikes. There are others who argue that any opponent of the aikido style would...

Learn mia otoshi, an aikido arm lock throw technique, from an aikido expert in this free martial arts video.

Learn another technique on how to defend against the rear under arm bear hug in this free self defense video for women.

Learn oshi taeoshi, an aikido arm lock technique, from an aikido expert in this free martial arts video.

Learn techniques on how to defend against the rear under arm bear hug on the ground in this free self defense video for women.

Learn techniques on how to defend against the rear under arm bear hug in this free self defense video for women.

Learn techniques on how to defend against the rear over arm bear hug in this free self defense video for women.

Learn techniques on how to defend against the front under arm bear hug in this free self defense video for women.

Learn techniques on how to defend against the front over arm bear hug in this free self defense video for women.

Learn ude garuma, an aikido under arm throw technique, from an aikido expert in this free martial arts video.

Take up the Japanese martial art Aikido for an interesting, useful and active hobby. The idea of Aikido is based on defense with minimal effort. The moves are designed to redirect the attacker's...

When learning to do an aikido arm lock throw, you may be surprised to learn that aikido is a relatively non-aggressive martial art that relies on a series of throws, locks and other holding...

Aikido is a non-aggressive martial art that uses throws and locks to protect you from an attacker. Learning different moves like how to do an aikido bent arm lock can help you fight off an...

The practice of Japanese Aikido differs from other martial arts in many ways. Aikido is not so much about fighting, as it is about defense and personal development. There are no competitions and...

Aikido is a Japanese soft style martial art that focuses on defending instead of attacking. Aikido techniques are widely used in self defense classes for people of all ages. The Tsuki-Kote Gaeshi...

Aikido is a form of martial arts that teaches students discipline as well as self-defense techniques. The techniques used in Aikido can be performed by anyone. The Uchi-Dai Yonkyo is used to ward...

Once you have begun learning the Japanese marital art of Aikido, it is time to try a defensive move called shomen uchi-dai ikkyo. As always, the concept behind Aikido lies in the ability to defend...

Aikido is a Japanese martial art used for self defense. This discipline utilizes pressure points on nerve centers to subdue an opponent, unlike other martial arts designed to injure or kill. The...

Aikido teaches students to defend themselves from a variety of attacks. The discipline is designed so that anyone, regardless of size, age or height, can bring down an attacker. The Shomen...

Aikido techniques are designed to defend instead of attack. The Taino Tenkan move in Aikido teaches the martial artist to enter a situation while moving back and to redirect the power of the...

Aikido is a Japanese martial art that teaches students to disarm or discourage assailants by knocking them off balance. In the katate dori move, you can protect yourself against a common wrist...

Aikido is a Japanese martial art that uses a series of joint locks and throws to disable an opponent, with little effort. A kosa dorii move is used in aikido as a response to a wrist grab,...