Aikido does not work at all in a fight.
4,994 views · Published 27 February 2017 · 2:21 · Indexed 28 October 2026
Channel: Practical Combat · 2017 · Sports
 Aikido does not work at all in a fight. I have watched many No Holds Barred competitions, like the UFC, and it is clear to me that Aikido and it's techniques and it's way of training do not prepare anyone to actually fight. I know that Aikido practitioners talk a lot about concepts like spirituality, harmony...etc. but I also hear people talk about how it is a practical means of self defense. Aikido does not have practical striking techniques or any REAL matwork at all. I would like to know how Aikido can be used as self defense if you dont train in sparring.
