Re: What do you call "technique"?
Havn't followed Mario's thread. Though, what I understand of the two postings before is, that you seem to wonder about the characteristics of the term "technique" in Aikido. Obviously people define and handle this term differently.
Just to add a point of view: I am used to distinguish between "technique" and "movement exercise". A "movement exercise" need not to work directly in the sense of a martial art. A "technique" should do so: precisely and consequently.
"Movement exercises" may be steps towards "techniques" - preparations and tools to develop certain qualities necessary for good techniques.
Christine
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