Real Aikido
Hybrid Japanese Martial Art
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Real Aikido (Serbian: Реални аикидо, Realni 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.
Techniques
The Real Aikido defense system includes unarmed techniques, as well as defense against weapons such as knife, 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.
Bodyguard school
Vračarević's bodyguard school is officially certified by the International Bodyguard and Security Services Association (IBSSA).[1]
International recognition
- In 2001, Vladimir Đorđevic, chief instructor of United States Center of Real Aikido and founder of Odbrana was recognized by United States Martial Arts Association.
- In 2003, Real Aikido was recognized by United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame[2][3]
- In 2005 CBS 2 Chicago TV Station aired the Chief Instructor Vladimir V. Đorđević at United States Center Of Real Aikido, on Rape Prevention issues.[citation needed]
- In October 2007 Real Aikido practitioners entered the first European Martial Arts Hall of Fame.[4]
- The United States Center of Real Aikido is member of International Combat Martial Arts Unions Association.[5][6]
