Dave (Dean),
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But after some more thought I'm not sure I really can accept that definition of violence anyway.
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I don't agree with that definition of violence either and gave some counter examples myself. Dave Foris originally submitted that definition of violence.
Lynn,
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Aikido techniques are guided by the intent of the user.
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Be that as it may, we cannot know the intent of the user (indeed, the user may not fully know their intent either).
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Perhaps we should train so that we use as little as possible but enough to be effective.
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Here I think Dan's earlier posts are worth consideration. "As little as possible" may still result in a bruises, broken bones or death. Being of pure intent won't make someone any less bruised, broken or dead.
Regards,
Paul