Aikido, a Japanese martial art, instead of relying on brute strength, strives to blend with an attacker's energy, directing it into a circular/spiral motion that unbalances the attacker while protecting you. The student should be aware that Aikido does involve learning how to fall safely, including falling backwards and forward rolls. If your physical condition does not allow you to roll and get up from the ground, then this activity may not be for you.
