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koz · 04-17-2006, 05:42 AM

Surely this must be a poorly-worded poll question?

Without resistance there can be no technique. I remember seeing a Japanese TV show where some aikidoka where trying to put on various techniques to a double-jointed individual without success. There just was no point where they met something they could work with, it was like trying to apply a technique to jelly!

04-17-2006, 05:42 AM	#9
koz Dojo: Kaiso Dobun Kenkyukai Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 41 Offline	Re: Poll: How important is physical resistance in your aikido training? Surely this must be a poorly-worded poll question? Without resistance there can be no technique. I remember seeing a Japanese TV show where some aikidoka where trying to put on various techniques to a double-jointed individual without success. There just was no point where they met something they could work with, it was like trying to apply a technique to jelly!
	True mastery can be gained by letting things go their own way. Lao Tzu - Tao Te Ching, Ch48