Why is aikido not used in mixed martial arts?

It isn't a practical style, it relies too much on having space in which to move your opponents. read more

Well, the thing about Aikido, Wing Chun, and traditional martial arts in general, is that they take years, and years to be perfected and brought to a level when they can be used in a real fight - which MMA is. Aikido needs near perfect form, near perfect movement to be able to use it in MMA. read more

Aikido is a martial art that puts a lot of focus on defending oneself and not on attacking first. That's why Aikido is often ignored in MMA settings. I don't understand why other martial artists are always discussing about Aikido being ineffective against"uncommitted attacks". read more

If it is a specific answer you 're looking for: Practice aikido three times a week for three to five years to be able to defeat a low level opponent(no martial arts experience) 5 or more to defeat a mid-level opponent (little or medium experience of martial arts - that is 2-3 years in a"practical experience" kind martial art) and if we assume that two masters of martial arts are fighting, one of the"practical" kind and one aikidoka, imo the aikido master WILL lose. read more