Jon Marshall wrote:
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Philosophically, I agree - dualistic thinking and all that. But in training, doesn't someone have to initiate an aggressive movement? Even if...
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Someone has to initiate movement for sure.
I don't think it has to be aggressive. A couple of examples.
I try and move in such a way when in the role in nage that I could either shake hands or hit my opponent. I think balanced movement is the key. You could choose to do either.
Ever do the exercise friend or foe? I think this is a big part of the study of ma ai.
Of course, I agree, in practice, we will attack or agress in order to provide fodder for training.
But I don't believe any good attack or reaction to an attack is purely offensive or defensive in nature.