Unlike the striking and kicking martial art available in the market today, the aim of Aikido is not to injure an opponent. Instead Aikido teaches how to resolve conflict as safely and peacefully as possible. Aikido uses graceful but powerful locks, throws and pins that quickly immobilize an attacker without causing permanent injury. That is why Aikido is called 'The Art of Nonresistance' or 'The Non-Fighting Art'.
