Focus Hybrid Creator Ljubomir Vračarević Official website WCRA | Country of origin Serbia Olympic sport No | |
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Parenthood Aikido and also some kicks delivered from different countries from Asia. | ||
Real Aikido (Serbian Cyrillic: Реални аикидо) 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.
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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
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 school curriculum in Serbia as an elective subject.
International recognition
Naming controversy
Real Aikido uses the word "Aikido" in its name, Real Aikido was recognized by Japanese master Gozo Shioda (the International Yoshinkan Aikido Federation).