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Old 07-08-2003, 09:48 AM   #6
C. Emerson
Dojo: Emerson's Martial Arts
Location: Denver, Co
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 97
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Ah, Wynand mature for your years. Your on the right track. Aikido is Aikido and thats it. If you are interested in being well rounded, getting experience in other martial arts is what you need.

I would tell anyone regardless of there style. Tradition and street are two different animals, don't confuse the two. Theres no way Aikido can prepare you for the ground our striking. All though it can prepare you as an expert in other areas.

That is why people that fight in the MMA train specifically to what they are going to do in the ring. There is only one way of training for maximum efficiency. The majority of your technique training has to be sport specific or your not addressing the specific needs of what your going to do. Not being prepared.

If you played in the NFL would you train yourself in basketball or baseball. Then expect to go into your first game in the NFL and be sharp. If you say yes, some coachs in the NFL would be interested in knowing your point of view.

-Chad
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