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Old 04-11-2002, 09:40 AM   #4
DanielR
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Re: Bunkai/finishing techniques

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Originally posted by Kenn


Although Aikido IS a martial art, I don't believe you "get" the basic philosophy behind it. With all due repect Bruce, it sounds like you would be better suited to study Jujitsu, Silat, or some other martial art whose main purpose is combat.
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Originally posted by Jonathan

In my Aikido training I have been taught, not to "finish" an oppponent, but to control him. If my pin or lock is correct, I do not need to punch out the lights of my opponent.
I was wondering why making your opponent unable to continue attacking you is against the Aikido philosophy? I understand that the basic approach is to cause as little damage to the attacker as possible while making clear that you're able to control him, but don't you think there might be situations where you're left with no choice? Also, isn't it true that the Yoshinkan style does have finishing strikes? (please correct me if I'm wrong - I'm a beginner in Aikido and my opinion is often not too informed...)
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