Aikido vs. Karate

Aikido vs. Karate — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Aikido and Karate

Aikidonoun

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

Karatenoun

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

Aikidonoun

(countable) A school of the martial art.

Karateverb

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

Aikidonoun

a Japanese martial art employing principles similar to judo

Karatenoun

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

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