Aikido (合気道 Aikidō) is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba
as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious
beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the Way of unifying (with) life energy"[1] or as "the Way of harmonious spirit."[2]
Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to
defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury.[3][4]
Aikido is performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and
redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on.
This requires very little physical strength, as the aikidōka (aikido practitioner) "leads" the attacker's momentum using entering and turning movements. The techniques are completed with various throws or joint locks.[5]
Tai sabaki (体捌き) is a term from Japanese martial arts and which relates to 'whole body movement', or repositioning. It can be translated as body-management. It is a term used widely in kendo, jujutsu, aikido, judo, karate and ninjutsu.
Tai sabaki is usually used to avoid an attack, such that the receiver
of the attack ends up in an advantageous position and it is often
wrongly referred to as evasion.
An example of tai sabaki is 'moving off the line' of attack using irimi and tenkan movements rather than to 'move against' the attack. This implies the use of harmony rather than physical strength.
Tai sabaki is related to ashi sabaki (footwork) and te sabaki (handwork).
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