Real Aikido
Encyclopedia
Real Aikido is a martial art developed by Ljubomir Vračarević
, a self-defence instructor from Serbia
. It is a mixture of aikido
, judo
and jujutsu
techniques, with some modifications made by Vračarević.
, pistol
, etc. It includes of aikido
, judo
and jujutsu
, techniques simplified so that they can be easily taught in security
and self-defense
courses. The curriculum
itself is mainly based on a general aikido curriculum, with a kyu
/dan
system of grading. Apart from grappling, self defense against strikes also includes evasion
and some blocking
techniques.
curriculum in Serbia as an elective subject.
" in its name, but is not recognised by the Aikikai
Foundation, the International Yoshinkan
Aikido Federation, or any other Aikido organization.
Ljubomir Vracarevic
Ljubomir Vračarević , is a Serbian martial artist and founder of Real Aikido.-Biography:During his second stay in Tokyo in 1993 at Yoshinkan, the school of Gozo Shioda, he met the great Shioda, who rarely received visitors because of his age.So far in his bodyguard instruction career, Vračarević...
, a self-defence instructor from Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
. It is a mixture of aikido
Aikido
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 life energy" or as "the Way of harmonious spirit." Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to...
, judo
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
and jujutsu
Jujutsu
Jujutsu , also known as jujitsu, ju-jitsu, or Japanese jiu-jitsu, is a Japanese martial art and a method of close combat for defeating an armed and armored opponent in which one uses no weapon, or only a short weapon....
techniques, with some modifications made by Vračarević.
Techniques
The Real Aikido defense system includes unarmed techniques, as well as defense against weapons such as knifeKnife
A knife is a cutting tool with an exposed cutting edge or blade, hand-held or otherwise, with or without a handle. Knives were used at least two-and-a-half million years ago, as evidenced by the Oldowan tools...
, pistol
Pistol
When distinguished as a subset of handguns, a pistol is a handgun with a chamber that is integral with the barrel, as opposed to a revolver, wherein the chamber is separate from the barrel as a revolving cylinder. Typically, pistols have an effective range of about 100 feet.-History:The pistol...
, etc. It includes of aikido
Aikido
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 life energy" or as "the Way of harmonious spirit." Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to...
, judo
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
and jujutsu
Jujutsu
Jujutsu , also known as jujitsu, ju-jitsu, or Japanese jiu-jitsu, is a Japanese martial art and a method of close combat for defeating an armed and armored opponent in which one uses no weapon, or only a short weapon....
, techniques simplified so that they can be easily taught in security
Security
Security is the degree of protection against danger, damage, loss, and crime. Security as a form of protection are structures and processes that provide or improve security as a condition. The Institute for Security and Open Methodologies in the OSSTMM 3 defines security as "a form of protection...
and self-defense
Self-defense
Self-defense, self-defence or private defense is a countermeasure that involves defending oneself, one's property or the well-being of another from physical harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many...
courses. The curriculum
Curriculum
See also Syllabus.In formal education, a curriculum is the set of courses, and their content, offered at a school or university. As an idea, curriculum stems from the Latin word for race course, referring to the course of deeds and experiences through which children grow to become mature adults...
itself is mainly based on a general aikido curriculum, with a kyu
Kyu
is a Japanese term used in martial arts, chadō, ikebana, go, shogi such as Japanese traditional culture, and academic tests and in other similar activities to designate various grades or levels or class of proficiency or experience...
/dan
Dan rank
The ranking system is a Japanese mark of level, which is used in modern fine arts and martial arts. Originally invented in a Go school in the Edo period, this system was applied to martial arts by Kanō Jigorō, the founder of judo and later introduced to other East Asia countries.In the modern...
system of grading. Apart from grappling, self defense against strikes also includes evasion
Evasion
Evasion may refer to:*Évasion, a Canadian French-language travel and adventure television channel*Evasion , a deceptive act*Evasion , to avoid government mandate through specious means...
and some blocking
Blocking
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techniques.
Bodyguard school
Vracarevic's bodyguard school is officially certified by the International Bodyguard and Security Services Association (IBSSA).Use in Serbian schools
From 2005 Real Aikido was included in elementary schoolElementary school
An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
curriculum in Serbia as an elective subject.
International recognition
- In 2001, Vladimir Djordjevic Chief Instructor of United States Center of Real Aikido was recognized by United States Martial Arts Association.
- In 2003, Real Aikido was recognized by United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame
- In 2005 CBS 2 TV Station aired the piece on United States Center Of Real Aikido.
- In October 2007 Real Aikido practitioners entered the first European Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
- The United States Center of Real Aikido is member of International Combat Martial Arts Unions Association.
Naming controversy
Real Aikido uses the word "AikidoAikido
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 life energy" or as "the Way of harmonious spirit." Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to...
" in its name, but is not recognised by the Aikikai
Aikikai
The Aikikai is the original school of Aikido. It is centered on the Aikikai Foundation in Japan, and its figurehead is the Doshu . It is represented globally through the International Aikido Federation....
Foundation, the International Yoshinkan
Yoshinkan
Aikido Yoshinkan is a style of aikido founded by Gozo Shioda after World War II...
Aikido Federation, or any other Aikido organization.