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Philip Smith wrote:
I've heard it said that up to 95% of all training is only body conditioning.)
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Philip, I also agree with this but I don't think it's the pedagogy in most aikido dojos. I think most students are under the impression they are training in waza that applies to self defense either directly through repetition of the technique or indirectly by teaching them to harmonize with their partner's ki. Though I've used pieces of aikido kihon waza in practical application I think you could find better ways to learn to fight. I'm also not a big proponent of the ki harmonization theory.
So, if most of our training is body conditioning what is the purpose of that conditioning and how do we test our progress?
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Philip Smith wrote:
I honestly believe if we can master body movement competition on or off the mat takes care of itself (but that is the tricky bit)!
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I have to disagree with this. If we never move with someone who is opposing us how do we prepare for any situation where someone else doesn't just let us have the throw?