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Old 05-13-2002, 05:21 PM   #8
Don_Modesto
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Re: Kicking in Aikido?

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Originally posted by aikido_fudoshin
I have heard various reasons why kicking is not included in Aikido, but doesnt it seem reasonable for it to be incorporated into the practice since it is a commonly used attack? Am I missing out on something here or do others feel the same?
I feel that way, too. But the ukemi is TOUGH.

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Originally posted by Eric Kroier

I have seen Mitsugi Saotome kick the legs out from under his ukes, but that was after having taken their balance. It functioned more as a throw than as atemi.
He's done more than kick legs out; he's kicked ribs. Been there, been done to. It shocked the other uke at that particular demonstration.

Don J. Modesto
St. Petersburg, Florida
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