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Old 12-28-2000, 04:01 PM   #10
crystalwizard
Dojo: Aikido of Dallas
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Re: Agreement

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bigsmile wrote:
I understand that if they didn't "go with the flow" they could be hurt but I didn't see how they would have been "forced" to do the things they did. It reminded me of more of a dance rather than a real attack. I am not saying this to cause a flame so please understand I want my children to learn something useful in any potential real life situation in the future and wanted your opinions.[/b]
Such things are deceptive, very deceptive.
The clips are fun to watch but and all but please remember it's like anything else you watch...deceptive. A video of someone tightrope walking looks easy too, but it's not. I might suggest you go back to the FAQ site and read the stories there.

I'd also like to suggest that rather than trying to make a decision based on video clips, stories and talking to people, you go get out on the mat and practice for a while. You can always stop if it turns out not to be what you want after all.

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