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Aikirk · 05-21-2010, 03:35 PM

Thank you very much everybody for your answers. But is "intent" and "non-telegraphing" of an atemi really everything that is to learn about atemi?

And can a great atemi application be learned only by doing "standard" Aikido, or is some training in striking application necessary?

05-21-2010, 03:35 PM	#27
Aikirk Location: Aahus Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 83 Offline	Re: The use and strength of atemi application Thank you very much everybody for your answers. But is "intent" and "non-telegraphing" of an atemi really everything that is to learn about atemi? And can a great atemi application be learned only by doing "standard" Aikido, or is some training in striking application necessary?