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Tarik Ghbeish wrote:
What makes Aikido aikido (to you)?
What makes it NOT aikido (to you)?
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Hi Tarik,
Aikido to me is Ueshiba lineage and lineage of high-ranking Ueshiba students, relaxed subtle movement, focus on flow, smooth transitions, whole body movement, not forgetting martial applications, intelligent, attention to details, global, applied to non-martial endeavors, peaceful, improves the whole person, and safe to practice.