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ChrisMoses · 10-27-2009, 11:21 AM

A static grab is not grappling. Aikido would be SO much better if it started with real grappling (by which I mean basic judo tachiwaza).

10-27-2009, 11:21 AM	#7
ChrisMoses Dojo: TNBBC (Icho Ryu Aiki Budo), Shinto Ryu IaiBattojutsu Location: Seattle, WA Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 911 Offline	Re: Why do we use so much grappling in Aikido? A static grab is not grappling. Aikido would be SO much better if it started with real grappling (by which I mean basic judo tachiwaza).
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