Can aikido be used in a real fight?

Aikido is not effective in a street fight for self-defense, although it teaches defensive strategies such as joint-locks, throws, and strikes. The goal in Aikido is to defend yourself while trying to avoid hurting the attacker. There are many better combat sports and self-defense systems you can learn.

How effective is Aikido?

Yes, aikido is good for both self-defense and street fighting. But, most Aikidokas (practitioners of Aikido) are trained not to fight unless it’s absolutely for self-defense, and even when they do, their aim is not to significantly harm the other. Having said that, Aikido can be highly effective.

How effective is aikido in a street fight?

Aikido is very effective to incapacitate your opponent as well as to defend yourself in a street fight. It has a very holistic approach to everything, which means you are receptive to everything happening around you and you respond accordingly. Look, Aikido is not just another martial art.

Is aikido hard to learn?

While Aikido takes a lot of time to master (relative to other martial arts), it’s very effective and practical in every sphere of life. One of the best parts of learning Aikido is being more receptive to the external world and honing your instincts.

How to pin your opponent in aikido?

One of the basic techniques of Aikido for pinning your opponent, Sankyo is a very simple but effective technique. It includes twisting the opponent’s wrist and it is quite painful if done even a bit forcefully. And which is why it is not overdone during regular training, to not damage the wrists of your opponent.

What is the difference between aikido and Muay Thai?

While Aikido makes sure you don’t get into a fight in the first place, if you do get involved in one, Muay Thai is much more effective and lethal. Muay Thai helps with striking and grappling and putting down your opponent as soon as possible.