aikido

 
Pronunciation: /ʌɪˈkiːdəʊ/

noun

[mass noun]
  • a Japanese form of self-defence and martial art that uses locks, holds, throws, and the opponent’s own movements.

Origin:

1950s: from Japanese aikidō, literally 'way of adapting the spirit', from ai 'together, unify' + ki 'spirit' + dō 'way'