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Eric Joyce wrote:
That was actually my point. They did have it, in one form or another and they didn't need to do it via "aiki". What Randall stated was:
"The secret to achieve "Ju" is through "Aiki".
This statement, to me, was more absolute. Like you said, it was presented in different forms in many different arts.
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The concept of "Aiki" is not limited to our Aikido techniques alone.
"Aiki" is present in any technique that allows a person to experience "Ju" with an attack.
For example: If your opponent pushes you, & you use his forward force/momentum (together with a little of your own force) to break his balance, you are actually using "Aiki" to experience "Ju" for yourself.
If a person truly wishes to experience "Ju" in his techniques, he has to use "Aiki".
"Ju" & "Aiki" are very closely inter-related. Their relationship is that of a "Cause&Effect" nature.
The use of "Aiki" allows you to experience "Ju".