Aikido (my opinion) is not really about inflicting damage on your opponent. This means that you aren't really supposed to kick/punch. It is more about using your opponents force/momentum against them. Trying to get dms isn't really what makes you good in aikido. There are different ways to use your opponents force against them. Things such as: suplexes and throws. It would benefit you more if you practise those moves.
Also a tip: dont start with a snapkick opener is normal aikido.
You can do that in ABD since everyone plays cheap. Basically ABD (how most people play it) exist of: snapkicks, tripodding, trying desperately to damage your opponent, basic suplexes and lifts sometimes even shovels.