The issue is really about training so you are comfortable on the ground or in dealing with strikes. Unfortunately a lot of aikido teachers only have theoretical or limited experience. The value of having extensive experience in a competitive art is that you gain a certain comfort when under stress.
The technique in itself is not important. The ability to respond and apply aikido principles should be part of our training, in my opinion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP_e...TCiMxtRKOZUN2g