aiki (martial arts principle of blending with and redirecting an opponent's force)
A core concept in aikido and related arts; refers to harmonizing with an attacker's movement to neutralize or redirect their power rather than opposing it directly.
See also: 合気道 (あいきどう)
In aikido, mastering the principle of aiki is emphasized.
彼は合気の達人と呼ばれている。
He is called a master of aiki.
aikido
aikido practitioner
Composed of 合 (ai, 'harmony, joining') and 気 (ki, 'spirit, energy'). The term was popularized in modern martial arts, particularly by Morihei Ueshiba, founder of aikido.