promulgated by the AJKF.   Aikido Aikido ( 合氣道:あいきどう , aikidō ? ) is a gendai budō , a modern Japanese martial art, developed by Morihei Ueshiba (植芝 盛平 Ueshiba Morihei , 1883 – 1969). The art consists of "striking", "throwing," and "joint locking" techniques and is known for its fluidity and