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Old 09-22-2011, 06:10 PM   #68
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Re: Aikido: Discussions of power

So just to geek out a little bit, Chris, am I correct in understanding that 力を入れる (chikara wo ireru) can also mean to tense up?

If so, isn't that an interesting example that without information from another source, be it a teacher, classical knowledge, experience, etc, it might be difficult to understand exactly what is meant, underscoring Dan's point that book learning and practical knowledge are both required. And then there is the work...

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