Hi Ben,
I don't have a problem with the picture being posted...we all have to laugh at ourselves a bit, even if its in public sometimes.
I had a little more of a problem when he continued in that vein, even after I acknowledged my poor performance, and proceeded to insult the yoshinkan. But hey, to each his own. And I'm now in pretty good company...Szczepan also found holes in Ikeda Sensei's technique which he posted to aikido journal. Even though I don't in any way deserve to be in Ikeda Sensei's league.
Szczepan, if you want to continue to discuss the exercise, technique, whatever, please do. I'll do my best to answer your questions.
Best,
Ron