aikido
noun/aɪˈkiːdoʊ/
Frequency rank: #17,521 most common English word
Meaning
a Japanese martial art that uses the attacker's own force against them, emphasizing throws and joint locks rather than strikes.
Example sentence
She has been practicing aikido for three years and can now throw opponents twice her size.
Synonyms & related words
- judo
- jujutsu
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