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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?
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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.
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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.