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Ron Ragusa wrote:
To reiterate:
Saotome Shihan writes in The Principles of Aikido page 9:
"Aikido is the study of wisdom... The purpose of Aikido training is not to create agressive fighters but to refine wisdom and self-control. As an Aikido student you must study to improve and polish yourself, not to compete with others."
I guess, Mike, that Saotome Shihan doesn't view Aikido as a martial art either. That puts Mary in good company.
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That's a big leap from a single quote. I've only trained with Saotome once in the last 15 years, but I got my shodan and nidan from him before that, and he definitely viewed Aikido as a martial art, if you ask me.
Best,
Chris