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Old 06-20-2004, 10:43 PM   #5
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Re: Kuzushi against resistance

Dear Laurent,

My personal view and observation on human anatomy; When your uke lock his/her body/limbs, and you get stuck, change your technique. Human only possesses one single brain. Therefore at anyone time, he/she can only focus on a particular part of his anatomy. If you face resistance, change your technique and apply again to a different part of his/her body. Atemi is also useful, if your uke is purposely trying to be hard (you know; to show his/her superiority), use your atemi judiciously at his vital points, when the uke is in agony or distracted, follow through with the intended technique. Try it, it usually works for me. Also remember to apologize to your uke for giving him a realistic response. The next time, the same uke may not be so resistant

Your fellow aikidoka,
Boon
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