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Mitchell Rister · 01-23-2009, 01:45 PM

Mary,

Thanks for clearing that up for me. As a student of aikido and a boater I realize the importance of wearing a life vest and also not knocking a hole in the side of my boat.

How do you feel when critics say that aikido isn't practical for self-defense? It bothers me when people speak negatively about the art that I have devoted a lot of time to. On the other hand, I have seen some methods of teaching that don’t offer students practical self-defense techniques.

Mitch

01-23-2009, 01:45 PM	#5
Mitchell Rister Dojo: Aikido of Panama City Location: Panama City, Fl Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 6 Offline	Re: What if I have to use aikido? Mary, Thanks for clearing that up for me. As a student of aikido and a boater I realize the importance of wearing a life vest and also not knocking a hole in the side of my boat. How do you feel when critics say that aikido isn't practical for self-defense? It bothers me when people speak negatively about the art that I have devoted a lot of time to. On the other hand, I have seen some methods of teaching that don’t offer students practical self-defense techniques. Mitch