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Was removing strikes from Aikido actually a smart decision? Many traditional Japanese martial arts once blended striking, grappling, and weapons together. But Aikido evolved in a very different direction — focusing on timing, redirection, balance breaking, and control instead of punches and kicks. Some say this made Aikido more philosophical and unique. Others argue it removed an essential part of real combat. So… was it a mistake, or what made Aikido special in the first place?