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Old 10-28-2011, 06:09 PM   #42
kewms
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Re: "Yes there is kicking and punching in Aikido..."

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Mary Malmros wrote: View Post
I should qualify what I said before, though: heavy bags and makiwara are something that I have never seen in an aikido dojo. But is it okay to have them there? I'd love to have a makiwara to practice strikes on.
We have them, along with focus mitts, as well as helmets and gloves for weapons work.

Is it okay? That would be a question for your organization and/or chief instructor. But if the answer is no, why not?

Katherine
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