Aikido is a Japanese martial art renowned for its focus on blending with an opponent’s energy and redirecting it, rather than using brute force. It emphasizes harmony, non-aggression, and self-defense techniques that make it suitable for people of all ages and abilities. In Aikido, practitioners, known as “Aikidoka,” learn techniques to neutralize and control aggressive situations through joint locks, throws, and pins. The art places a strong emphasis on fluid, circular movements that are both graceful and highly effective.