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Aikido vs. Karate

Aikido and Karate Definitions

Aikido

A Japanese art of self-defense that employs holds and locks and that uses the principles of nonresistance in order to debilitate the strength of the opponent.

Karate

A Japanese martial art in which sharp blows and kicks are administered to pressure-sensitive points on the body of an opponent.

Aikido

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

Karate

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

Aikido

(countable) A school of the martial art.

Karate

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

A Japanese martial art employing principles similar to judo

Karate

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

Karate

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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