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'''Venusian aikido''' (sometimes called '''Venusian karate''') was an unarmed combat style used frequently by the [[Third Doctor]] to defend himself and others. | '''Venusian aikido''' (sometimes called '''Venusian karate''') was an unarmed combat style used frequently by the [[Third Doctor]] to defend himself and others. | ||
According to one account, it was created by the [[Venusian]]s on [[Venus]], which meant it | According to one account, it was created by the [[Venusian]]s on [[Venus]], which meant it worked best with five arms and five legs. ([[NA]]: ''[[First Frontier]]'') Another account stated that [[the Doctor]] himself invented it. ([[EDA]]: ''[[Interference - Book One (novel)|Interference - Book One]]'') | ||
It could be used to immobilise an opponent by | It could be used to immobilise an opponent by usingpressure points ([[DW]]: ''[[The Mind of Evil]]'', ''[[Inferno (TV story)|Inferno]]'') and perform joint locks, throws and kicks. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Claws of Axos]]'') It tended to use the attacker's own movements against them. ([[ST]]: ''[[Freedom (short story)|Freedom]]'') These were effective against many different [[humanoid]] species, but were useless against non-human duplicates and seemed to have no effect on [[Ogron]]s or [[Sontaran]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Claws of Axos]]'', ''[[Day of the Daleks]]'', ''[[The Time Warrior]]'') | ||
The [[Third Doctor]] used it to disable Professor [[Stahlman]]. He claimed that, if the move was held for a period, it would | The [[Third Doctor]] used it to disable Professor [[Stahlman]]. He claimed that, if the move was held for a period, it would paralyse the target permanently. ([[DW]]: ''[[Inferno (TV story)|Inferno]]'') | ||
The Third Doctor | The Third Doctor tried to use Venusian aikido against [[Primord]]s. When this didn't work he moved on to [[Martian karate]], but this had no effect either. ([[DWN]]: ''[[Inferno (novelisation)|Inferno]]'') | ||
The [[Eighth Doctor]], despite his [[amnesia]], | The [[Eighth Doctor]], despite his [[amnesia]], remembered a Venusian aikido lesson and used it against [[Monster (The Eight Doctors)|Mo]]. ([[EDA]]: ''[[The Eight Doctors]]'') | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
* [[Barry Letts]] was opposed to the idea of an aggressive Doctor. Therefore, [[Terrance Dicks]] suggested aikido as it has no attacking moves. ([[DOC]]: ''[[Can You Hear the Earth Scream?]]'') | * [[Barry Letts]] was opposed to the idea of an aggressive Doctor. Therefore, [[Terrance Dicks]] suggested aikido as it has no attacking moves. ([[DOC]]: ''[[Can You Hear the Earth Scream?]]'') | ||
[[Category:Sports]] | [[Category:Sports]] | ||
Revision as of 23:34, 16 July 2012
Venusian aikido (sometimes called Venusian karate) was an unarmed combat style used frequently by the Third Doctor to defend himself and others.
According to one account, it was created by the Venusians on Venus, which meant it worked best with five arms and five legs. (NA: First Frontier) Another account stated that the Doctor himself invented it. (EDA: Interference - Book One)
It could be used to immobilise an opponent by usingpressure points (DW: The Mind of Evil, Inferno) and perform joint locks, throws and kicks. (DW: The Claws of Axos) It tended to use the attacker's own movements against them. (ST: Freedom) These were effective against many different humanoid species, but were useless against non-human duplicates and seemed to have no effect on Ogrons or Sontarans. (DW: The Claws of Axos, Day of the Daleks, The Time Warrior)
The Third Doctor used it to disable Professor Stahlman. He claimed that, if the move was held for a period, it would paralyse the target permanently. (DW: Inferno)
The Third Doctor tried to use Venusian aikido against Primords. When this didn't work he moved on to Martian karate, but this had no effect either. (DWN: Inferno)
The Eighth Doctor, despite his amnesia, remembered a Venusian aikido lesson and used it against Mo. (EDA: The Eight Doctors)
Behind the scenes
- Barry Letts was opposed to the idea of an aggressive Doctor. Therefore, Terrance Dicks suggested aikido as it has no attacking moves. (DOC: Can You Hear the Earth Scream?)
