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Re: Strategy and Aikido
Kevin,
Just having some fun. But, as usual, putting a small truth into it.
Good aiki effects both the opponent's stability and then takes balance. If stability is not taken, and you take balance, the opponent can re-balance. I am sure we are just caught in semantics and overthinking my joke.
But so many initial atemi do not really set up uke for a good throw just like poor aiki does not set someone up for a throw. You know as well as I, folks can take allot of punishment if they are standing in a fight stance and well balanced.
But good aiki should set up uke. So, in the video, I just put the punch last for fun and to show how kuzushi aids in a Tai Chi uproot (or down root).
It also helps me to use a system of escalation that is reasonable in my job -- not being under color of law or under the Nato rules of engagement.
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