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Old 02-22-2006, 02:57 PM   #21
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Dojo: Tenshinkan Dojo, Chicago
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Re: Is Aikido right for me?

I can't speak for JKD versus aikido, but Gallo Sensei visited our organization in Chicago for a seminar last fall, and he is a great instructor. He brings a lot of psychology, as well as experience he's had trying out techniques both on the street and in while doing his PhD research, and the end result is a very practical approach to aikido that will really work out on the street.

The seminar focused on tactical and police use of aikido, modifying rolls to never lose eye contact with the attacker, many multiple attacker situations, and incorporating things like guns, batons, and handcuffs - all with the mindset that your uke is seriously out to kill/hurt you. I'm not sure if that's how he always teachs at his dojo or it he focused on that because it was a tactical seminar, but I'd definitely at least try a class.
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