alt Hacker NewsIt should also be noted Aikido’s original purpose was not for battle. It descended from Morihei Ueshiba studying Daito-ryu and wanting something less violent to practice after returning from war.
It should also be noted Aikido’s original purpose was not for battle. It descended from Morihei Ueshiba studying Daito-ryu and wanting something less violent to practice after returning from war.
Absolutely!
Also there's nothing fake about standing joint locks. Aikido just isn't the only martial art where you can learn them. Wing Chun, Hapkido, (Japanese) Jujutsu, etc...
But standing joint locks will only help you in dealing with belligerent drunks, not defending yourself against someone with real intent on your harm.
Aikido is beautiful and historically/culturally relevant.