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Aikido

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The Japanese martial art aikido was synthesized by Morihei Ueshiba Shihan from earlier Japanese close quarters fighting techniques, including jui jutsu.[1] Like another recent body of techniques, Judo, he deprecated the deadly techniques from the practices used during Japan's warlike past.[2]

References

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  1. "The History of Aikido – The MIT Aikido Club". The MIT Aikido Club – Serving the university community since 1978. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  2. Robert W. Smith (1999). Martial musings: a portrayal of the martial arts in the 20th century. Erie, Pa: Via Media Pub. Co. ISBN 978-1-893765-00-9. Retrieved 2026-06-29.