Is Aikido really unbeatable?

Question

I used to do KUng Fu but then i found out that the classes were a rip off so now i want to switch back to Japanese martial arts.

I've been doing a lot of research on Aikido, which caught my attention a week ago, and i seem to have fallen in love with the art and it's priciples of peace, but there are still things that i would like to know about it.

First off, i've heard that it's effective against multible attackers, all weapons, and any martial arts style, is this true? I have noticed that since it's 100% defence without hurting the attacker, it can be used easily against any martial art.

Well, thank you in advance for all your help yall, and please be truthful aight, peace.

Answer 1

no its not unbeatable some of those moves you cant pull off if they person if faster than you, and it doesnt have much of a ground game so if taken to the ground your kinda screwed. it also takes quite a bit of training to be good at it compared to other arts with quicker results. im not downing aikido in anyway its still could be a good art, just not "unbeatable"

Answer 2

Eery martial art makes great claims, but Aikido has to make the most claims and have the least proof. All their demonstrations look real nice since they are set up to look that way but I am yet to see anyone who studyed Aikido demonstrate its effectivenes in a realistic environment

Furthermore, even if Aikido does wokr, it would take a long time to be good at it and by that time you probably wont be in danger from getting into fights after aproaching some girls which are already taken in the clubs

Just think about where Aikido comes from, it was made up by someone who was into religious cults and clamed to have been enlightened......... and whats even more strange is that alot of Aikido today is solely responsible for the no-touch KO rubbish

Aikido might have some value if you are cross training, but i doubt the value is any more than capoeira, you know, the brazilian war dance, its more of a show than anything and all the locks and such can be found in karate and are quite hard too apply if the person is resisting, or even worse, knows what he is doing

to sumorise, Aikido's unrealistic training is only going to give you a sore back from submitting to being thrown all the time from your partner so you might as well get it while training something practicle, basicaly anything appart from Aikido :)

Answer 3

No fighting system is unbeatable.

That being said, I trained against multiple attackers much sooner in Aikido than I did in Tae Kwon Do.

My aikido instructor worked hard on training to be adaptable to the circumstances. That is, learning the principles that can be adapted to the situation.

Learning to restrain an opponent rather than learn to batter (as many other strike oriented martial arts) makes many of aikido techniques adaptable for police forces.

My instructor also convinced me that staying on your feet to run away is better than ground fighting, where your opponents friends are as likely to kick you in the head.

An aikidoist out of shape or less skilled can be defeated, however I would venture the aikidoist is less likely to suffer legal repercussions for using their techniques.

Aikido training offers impact training (good for maintaining / improving bone density), improved flexability, and can offer some cardio / resistance training, depending on your inclination, instructor, and training partner. Improved posture and balance are other benefits.

It's not a primrose path - you'll be expanding yourself in more ways than you might imagine.

Answer 4

Yes Aikido is unbeatable, I mean it can't beat anything.

I liken Aikido to being the WWE of martial arts.

Aikido practitioners will often be quoted to say they won't test there art but that it is clearly the most effective.

Look for any real video of Aikido being tested against any other form of self defense and not some set up by a teacher and a student in a gi. You will not find it.

Go find your local top high school wrestler and have him go up against one of the better students at your school, he will take them down and keep them down everytime.

An equally trained Muay Thai fighter would destroy an Aikido guy.

I am not here to blast Aikido but I feel it is truly without merit.

Answer 5

No it's not unbeatable! Also any other art! It's a very good effective art! The moves work! It's just depends on the timing and leverage! I heard even police practicing some of the art. It's kinda old. You should learn some Krava Maga too. Also learn some basics on Bjj. Then you'll be truly ready!

Answer 6

Against all weapons? Impossible.
If the opponent hold a gun, long sword or long spear, Aikido can't defend yourself 100%.

Aikido is not the martial arts for a fight, but for a defence.

Answer 7

Aikido may have some value but it isn't in fighting.

I've never and I mean never seen an Aikido demonstration where the attacking opponent came at the guy with a realistic attack. No combos from a boxer, no double leg from a wrestler, no kicks from a Thai boxer.

I'd love to believe that it works but I can't.

Answer 8

Just like saying that it's who play's the instrument that really count's. But yeah, I don't think you'd want to go up against 100 gun wielding foes with just aikido.

Answer 9

no martial arts system is unbeatable.aikido is good to learn and intergrate into your own style but it is a far cry from being unbeatable.in my opinion there are much better styles.

Answer 10

It can be a good art, but no style is unbeatable.