Original sentence: , translated as "the way of harmonious spirit", is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs.In addition to physical fitness and technique, mental training, controlled relaxation, and development of "spirit" (ki) are emphasized in aikido training.Today, aikido continues its evolution from the koryū (old-style martial arts), to a wide variety of expressions by martial artists throughout the world.Ueshiba's goal was to create an art practitioners could use to defend themselves without injuring their attacker
Edited sentence: , translated as "the way of harmonious spirit" or "the way of unifying with the Ki" (ki=life force), is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs.At first was called simply Ueshiba Aikijutsu.In addition to physical fitness and technique, mental training, controlled relaxation, and development of "life force" (ki) are emphasized in aikido training.Today, aikido continues its evolution from its roots in the koryū (old-style martial arts), to a wide variety of expressions by martial artists throughout the world.Ueshiba's goal was to create an art practitioners could use to defend themselves without injuring their attacker, becoming one with the attackers movement and energy and leading the movement to a controlled conclusion