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− | '''Aikido''' is a [[human]] art of self-defense that originated in [[Japan]]. This martial art uses holds and locks, and teaches the principles of nonresistance to debilitate the strength of an opponent. |
+ | '''Aikido''' is a [[human]] art of self-defense that originated in [[Japan]]. This [[martial arts|martial art]] uses holds and locks, and teaches the principles of nonresistance to debilitate the strength of an opponent. |
[[Hoshi Sato]] held a black belt in Aikido. ([[ENT]]: "[[Observer Effect]]") |
[[Hoshi Sato]] held a black belt in Aikido. ([[ENT]]: "[[Observer Effect]]") |
Revision as of 21:56, 18 May 2005
Aikido is a human art of self-defense that originated in Japan. This martial art uses holds and locks, and teaches the principles of nonresistance to debilitate the strength of an opponent.
Hoshi Sato held a black belt in Aikido. (ENT: "Observer Effect")
Natasha Yar was also trained in Aikido. (TNG: "Code of Honor") Three days before her death, Yar was scheduled to participate in a martial arts competition with science officer Swenson and Lieutenant Minnerly. She was favored in the ship's pool. (TNG: "Skin of Evil")
Background
- Susanna Thompson who plays the Borg Queen on Star Trek: Voyager is skilled in Aikido.