Aikido was founded by Morihei Ueshiba and was so named in 1942. Aikido is the combination of jiu-jitsu joint locks, sword and spear fighting's body movement and Morihei Ueshiba's innovations.

Aikido is not the most effective combative art. Aikido techniques can certainly be modified and applied for fighting but the style is designed for idealized situations and not for maximum damage as some other martial arts are. Aikido does a very good job of teaching and developing non-injuring self defense techniques.

History

The Memoir of the Master
by Morihei Ueshiba

Organizations

United States Aikido Federation

The International Aikido Federation

Techniques

Technique Videos
.avis of the 20 Jo Suburi.

Demonstrations of Techniques
Short clips of a dozen techniques displayed in animated gif format.

Equipment

Judo Uniform

Martial Arts Uniform

Martial arts weapons

Swords

Miscellaneous

Aikido Ranks and Titles
Approximate times for kyu and dan promotions along with their titles.

American Institute Of Martial Arts
Aikido School in Connecticut. Teaching Aikido/Aiki-jitsu for health, fitness and self defense.

British Aikido Information -- Includes information on the british aikido controversy as well as articles and information.