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Old 05-22-2007, 02:28 PM   #67
Ron Tisdale
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Re: Secret Of Aikido?

Hi Ludwig,

Although I disagree with what you just said, I can respect it. It has content and merrit...unlike just calling it silly...

I think in some ways you might misunderstand Dan. I don't believe he said (or at least meant) "that [all]aikido practitioners claim its superiority over other endeavours because of its spiritual component". O think he would say either some, or a lot...and there is clear evidence even here on this board that the word some is justified.

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And concerning the budo part in the end, all I see is just general criticism of current practices, dismissal of people's efforts and research.
I guess my GF is right...I always see the glass as half full. To me, that was an exhortation for us aikidoka to dig deeper, and go further...IN.

Best,
Ron

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