Aikido Explained: Japan's Martial Art With No Competitions

Aikido is one of Japan's most famous martial arts, yet its main schools hold no tournaments and crown no champions. Kon-sensei and Tabi explain where aikido came from, why competition was deliberately left out, what happens inside a dojo, and how visitors can respectfully try a class in Japan. ⏱ Chapters 00:00 Opening 00:22 Chapter 1: What Aikido Actually Is 01:06 Chapter 2: Where It Came From 01:46 Chapter 3: Why There Are No Tournaments 02:32 Chapter 4: Inside the Dojo 03:10 Chapter 5: The Art of Falling 03:51 Chapter 6: Trying It as a Visitor 04:38 Recap This video was created with AI assistance (script and voiceover). Kon and Tabi are original characters of this channel. Illustrations: Irasutoya (www.irasutoya.com)