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Old 03-28-2007, 01:12 PM   #2
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Re: Poll: How important is working with strong-gripped, "static grabs" in your aikido

I am amazed at how many people think that strong-gripped "static grabs" are important to your training.

IME, for most people, such training cultivates exactly the opposite of what I would consider "aiki" and as you begin to develop your understanding of musubi, kuzushi, and sente, pose no real challenge.

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Tarik Ghbeish
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