What is Aikido?
Aikido is a martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) in the 1920s.
It is called "Wago no Budo" (the martial art of harmony) because it teaches techniques to control an opponent by utilizing his or her strength, rather than by hurting the opponent to win.
It is a martial art that can be practiced throughout one's life and has many enthusiasts around the world, as it improves the more one continues to practice it, regardless of physical ability.