[ **up: [[Martial arts]]** ] --- # Aikido [[2024-0722. Aikido is a Japanese martial art that implements redirection of force, non-resistance, and harmony.|'Aikido is a Japanese martial art that implements redirection of force, non-resistance, and harmony.']][^1] [[2024-0722. Aikido is a Japanese martial art that implements redirection of force, non-resistance, and harmony.|'... aikido emphasizes a non-aggressive approach.']][^1] [[2024-0815. Aikido's calmer nature can be good for overly competitive children.|‘If you have a non-competitive child or even a child who’s overly competitive, the calmer nature of aikido may be a good choice.’]][^1] --- ## Aikido—Training **(Rec’d to me) YouTube videos**: - [ncaikikai](https://www.youtube.com/@ncaikikai) — ‘Aikido at Home’ series - [Aikido at Home: Lesson 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA8qNhmXICY) - [Aikido at Home: Lesson 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyoklT-1JJc) - [Aikido at Home: Lesson 3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN0MaHPJKYI) - [Aikido at Home: Lesson 4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoS66HPDgR8) - [Aikido at Home: Lesson 5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytOAwZNjEWE) - [Aikido at Home: Lesson 6](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uJ40PYJnEM) - [Aikido at Home: Lesson 7](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Brme71aPIsU) - [Aikido at Home: Lesson 8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR02w-T-MDs) - [Aikido at Home: Lesson 9](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvI8jMyWDI8) - [Aikido at Home: Lesson 10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxNNjWuSk8E) - [Aikido Praha Vinohrady](https://www.youtube.com/@aikidoprague) - [Aikido: basic steps (footwork)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvGUgj6L3Eo) - [Aikido: standing and sitting exercise](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC618eZWw4E) - [Aikido: wrist exercises](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YF4S6L0Y2M) [^1]: Timothy Schoonmaker, ‘The 10 Best Martial Arts for Kids’, *The Karate Blog* (blog), updated 2 December 2023, https://thekarateblog.com/best-martial-arts-for-kids/.