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The martial art of borrowing your attacker's momentum and politely returning it.
means A Japanese self-defense art that redirects an opponent's force into throws and joint locks instead of punching back.
from Coined by Morihei Ueshiba in early 20th-century Japan from 'ai' (harmony), 'ki' (energy), and 'do' (way) — literally 'the way of harmonizing energy.'
No offenseHas no attacks, only counters and redirections.
Founder's visionUeshiba wanted defense without harming the attacker.
Steven SeagalHolds a real black belt and ran a Japanese dojo.