It is a real martial art, just not one that is useful for self defense. Just because something is bad at one thing doesn’t take it’s ability to be something else away. Martial arts is about the discipline and study. To grown oneself spiritually mentally and physically. Aikido is a phenomenal method that many top martial artists claims is the “perfect” martial art. We just can’t keep up with the movements as humans but the actual martial art is real. You just have an odd sense of reality if you think the only thing you need for war is a good fighter.

@@suddenlydecent8686 "This cardboard box is a real automobile, just not one that is useful for driving around in. It doesn't take away its car-ness."

Anyone who downs this doesn't realize it's literally the same as all others just shown different.

Come & see if my Aikido isn't real Martial Arts 🈴

@@suddenlydecent8686 I completely agree hence why I said if you are "learning Akido for self defense". It is definitely a martial art and I'm sure is very good for discipline and spirituality. Just not good for hand to had combat and defending yourself which I would argue is the main point of a martial art over something like tai -chi.