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I took Aikido back in the mid 70's while I was in and just out of high school.
Aikido is a "pacifist's" martial art - there is no attack in true Aikido.
Aikido is designed to use an opponent's strength and momentum against them,
using a lot of circular redirection of motion. Lots of judo-like throws, except instead
of using MY force to throw my attacker, I redirect and use HIS force to accomplish it.

First things taught were break-falls and learning how to fall correctly is paramount.