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Aikidō S. A. (合気道S.A.) also known as Shoot Aikido (シュート・アイキドウ, Shūto aikidou) is a Japanese martial art. It was founded by Fumio Sakurai (currently Aikido S.A. representative instructor), who was ranked 6th in the Yoshinkan Aikido, trained under the style's founder, Gozo Shioda, for 20 years as an uchideshi of Shioda.[1][2]
The purpose of Aikido S.A. is development and research of Aikido, to deepen the practice of the art and enhance its practicality in modern self-defense scenarios. Aikido S.A collaborates with other Aikido organizations of Japan.[3][4]