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martial art Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applications; competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; and the preserv ...

developed by Ljubomir Vračarević, a

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instructor from

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. It is a mixture of

aikido Aikido ( , , , ) is a modern Japanese martial art that is split into many different styles, including Iwama Ryu, Iwama Shin Shin Aiki Shuren Kai, Shodokan Aikido, Yoshinkan, Renshinkai, Aikikai and Ki Aikido. Aikido is now practiced in around 1 ...

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and

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techniques, with some modifications made by Vračarević.

Techniques

The Real Aikido defense system includes unarmed techniques, as well as defense against weapons such as

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, etc. It includes of

and

, techniques simplified so that they can be easily taught in

security Security is protection from, or resilience against, potential harm (or other unwanted coercive change) caused by others, by restraining the freedom of others to act. Beneficiaries (technically referents) of security may be of persons and social ...

and

self-defense Self-defense (self-defence primarily in Commonwealth English) is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in ...

courses. The

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itself is mainly based on a general aikido curriculum, with a kyu/

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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

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curriculum in Serbia as an elective subject.

International recognition

* In 2001, Vladimir Djordjevic Chief Instructor of United States Center of Real Aikido and founder of Odbrana was recognized b
United States Martial Arts Association
* In 2003, Real Aikido was recognized by United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame * In 2005 CBS 2 Chicago TV Station aired the Chief Instructor Vladimir Mr.V Djordjevic at United States Center Of Real Aikido, on Rape Prevention issues. * In October 2007 Real Aikido practitioners entered the first European Martial Arts Hall of Fame. * The United States Center of Real Aikido is member of International Combat Martial Arts Unions Association.
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Ranks and grades

References

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External links

World Centre of Real Aikido

Real Aikido

Odbrana
Serbian martial arts European martial arts Aikido organizations