Meaning of aikidoka | Babel Free

Definitions

One who practices aikido, the martial art.

Equivalents

Examples

“There are solo exercises in aikidō and some weapons kata (forms), but these do not constitute the bulk of training for aikidōka as they do for practitioners of other martial systems.”

“The preceding elements result in this autotelic attitude where we enjoy aikido for itself, not because of the nice uniforms, the status we associated with skilled aikidōkas, or the self-defence skills we gain.”

“In response to the movements of the attacker, the aikidōka moves around his or her own center of gravity, using breath to stabilize the axis of movement.”

“All his attacks were overhead strikes, a piece of cake to any aikidōka.”

“To my little Aikidōkas, who, during all of these years, with their joyful eagerness to do and to learn, their playfulness, their effort and direct truthfulness, gave me the chance to create the contents for this book.”

“It is thanks to him and to several dojo members and fellow Aikidōkas that I could afford financing this project for publication.”

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