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Richard Stevens · 10-20-2011, 08:03 AM

It is reasonable to believe that Aikido works in a fight if:

1) You train at a heavy pace with realistic pressure and resistance
2) Attacks in training are not predetermined

If you're training does not include a high-pressure form of randori that simulates the conditions of a realistic attack how is it reasonable to expect someone to be able to perform in a real situation?

Disregarding the argument of whether specific Aikido techniques are valid, being accustomed to responding to violence/pressure is more important that technical proficiency.

My own training does not include a high-pressure, full resistance form of randori. Although I wish it did, I realize that in a pressure situation I would be relying on my Judo. Does that invalidate my Jujutsu training? I don't feel it does, but I do believe improvements could certainly be made.

10-20-2011, 08:03 AM	#1497
Richard Stevens Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 165 Offline	Re: Aikido does not work at all in a fight. It is reasonable to believe that Aikido works in a fight if: 1) You train at a heavy pace with realistic pressure and resistance 2) Attacks in training are not predetermined If you're training does not include a high-pressure form of randori that simulates the conditions of a realistic attack how is it reasonable to expect someone to be able to perform in a real situation? Disregarding the argument of whether specific Aikido techniques are valid, being accustomed to responding to violence/pressure is more important that technical proficiency. My own training does not include a high-pressure, full resistance form of randori. Although I wish it did, I realize that in a pressure situation I would be relying on my Judo. Does that invalidate my Jujutsu training? I don't feel it does, but I do believe improvements could certainly be made.