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Old 10-31-2010, 08:00 PM   #256
George S. Ledyard
 
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Re: Ueshiba Morihei's power

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Michael Neal wrote: View Post
I conceded it was worth giving a try, I will try to attend a seminar if it comes to my area. I am reading the book now and am enjoying it. Not sure how it would translate to Judo/BJJ but will keep an open mind since so many experienced people are endorsing it.
If your real interest is in Judo . BJJ, Dan Harden might be the guy for you. His focus is no how to apply internal power skills freely in a mixed martial arts setting. Also, from the purely Aikido standpoint I have found that what he does and how he teaches it, requires less translation on my part to make it part of my Aikido. Probably because Dan's background was Daito Ryu, so his form is closer to Aikido to start with. Mike S and Akuzawa take a bit more work on someone part to figure out how what they show you might be applicable to your Aikido form. At least that's my experience. But if you get a chance to train with any of thee guys, it is more than worth any time or financial expenditure.

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