Current aikidoka here--ukes are generally more compliant in aikido than, say, judo. But then again the throws often have a lot more going on, and thus require s

Current aikidoka here--ukes are generally more compliant in aikido than, say, judo. But then again the throws often have a lot more going on, and thus require some level of compliance to just learn. Pressure ramps up as one advances, but there's really never shiai-level intensity. I mainly do aikido because it's insanely difficult (at least by my estimation having done judo and a somewhat more traditional jujitsu) and a good workout. I don't think aikido or most other martial arts are particularly good for self defense. Actual violence is ugly and unpredictable.