Aikido, like many martial arts, has developed to meet the challenges of modern society.

The methods taught cover a wide range of situations from single, multiple, and even armed attacks.

Students of Aikido learn self defence against various weapons including the Bokken (wooden sword) and the Jo (wooden staff).  Self defence against knife attacks are taught as a top priority.

Aikido has enjoyed widespread publicity through the films of Steven Seagal, himself a 7th Dan of Aikido.

Aikido is widely regarded as one of the most effective and realistic martial arts still practised today, and one of the very few that is practised by Police forces throughout the world.