title: Does brief Aikido training reduce aggression of youth?
abstract: Over 2 1/2 weeks, 21 youth trained in beginning principles of Aikido were not rated lower on the Teachers' Self-control Rating Scale and on aggressive behavior than 21 students on a waiting list for a class; however, the several methodological limitations suggested conclusions on the effects of brief Aikido training on youths' aggressive behaviors are premature.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, University of Hawaii, Honolulu 96822, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Delva-Tauiliili
mesh_terms: D000374:Aggression; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016139:Martial Arts; D012063:Relaxation