Aikido vs. Karate

Aikidonoun

(uncountable) A Japanese martial art developed from jujitsu and making use of holds and throws.

Aikidonoun

(countable) A school of the martial art.

Aikidonoun

a Japanese martial art employing principles similar to judo

Aikido

Aikido (Shinjitai: 合気道, Kyūjitai: 合氣道, aikidō, Japanese pronunciation: [aikiꜜdoː]), is a modern Japanese martial art that is split into many different styles, including Iwama Ryu, Iwama Shin Shin Aiki Shuren Kai, Shodokan Aikido, Yoshinkan, Aikikai and Ki Aikido. Aikido is now practiced in around 140 countries.

Karatenoun

An Okinawan martial art involving primarily punching and kicking, but additionally, advanced throws, arm bars, grappling and all means of fighting.

Karateverb

To attack (somebody or something) with karate or similar techniques.

Karatenoun

a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent.

Karatenoun

a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent

Karate

Karate (空手) (; Japanese pronunciation: [kaɾate] (listen); Okinawan pronunciation: [kaɽati]) is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom. It developed from the indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts (called te (手), tii in Okinawan) under the influence of Kung Fu, particularly Fujian White Crane.