Have you ever used Aikido in a real fight? Or have you ever seen it being used?

Aikido is a great Art to study. The techniques are natural movements, that are very effective. Yes it does depend on what style of Aikido you take for practical purposes. I have trained and studied 2 types of Aikido they are Tomiki and Shinbu those 2 are very good at street fights and yes I have had to use it on the street several times. While I was a patrol officer,at the mall,walmart etc... you get out of what you put into it.I am not saying this just to be a billy bad a$$ but I will put Shinbu Aikido up against any style out there period. That is how sure I am of Aikido and its effectiveness.