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Old 08-15-2008, 11:51 AM   #20
Trish Greene
Dojo: Aikido-Kajukenbo Self Defense Center
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Re: What comes after Aikido?

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James Cavin wrote: View Post
Wait...atemi isn't aikido?

To me it seems like you're suggesting that if you don't succeed in neutralizing or projecting on your first try then whatever you do after isn't aikido.

That's kind of like saying that if you don't land your first elbow strike then you aren't doing muay thai.
Wait...doesn't Atemi move their mind away from their strike, which then will allow you to enter?

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