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Old 01-04-2006, 11:26 AM   #490
toyamabarnard
Dojo: International Budo Ryokukai (I've been away for some time)
Location: Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Re: Aikido does not work at all in a fight.

Had to throw my 2c in on this....

I have studied a few different things in my life some were not practical for me (the high kicks in TKD for example I would never use in a "fight"). My Aikido, howerever, did involve some kicks, quite a few Atemi, some elbow strikes, some pressure points, throws, and a bit of grappling. While I would incorporate everything I know in to a street fight, I have to say Aikido definitely works and is my favorite because it's so natural. It can be used effectivly without turning my body in to iron or doing any little unnatural things.

My first trouble with using Aikido effectively was trying to "force" and "powerhouse" it the way I did with many other things. To use Aikido effectively and to turn it in to a VERY potent "weapon" you have to "think in Aikido" and lose your ego.
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