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gi_grrl · 03-10-2002, 07:18 PM

I can't remember which film it was in...

Steven Seagal is being face off by a big dude - he proceeds to taunt his opponent verbally until said opponent attacks, at which stage the aikido technique is executed.

That too, is a means of taking the initiative.

03-10-2002, 07:18 PM	#9
gi_grrl Dojo: Institute of Aikido Australia Location: Perth Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 48 Offline	Taking the initiative I can't remember which film it was in... Steven Seagal is being face off by a big dude - he proceeds to taunt his opponent verbally until said opponent attacks, at which stage the aikido technique is executed. That too, is a means of taking the initiative.