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Old 04-20-2005, 09:56 PM   #14
PeterR
 
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Re: Is aikido idealized sport/philosophy?

Nah - more bunny hops and smile while you are doing it.

I do think that Aikido must be approached as an athletic endeavor (the pursuit of skill and sweat) and some would consider that a definition of a sport. Take away that aspect and one should hesitate to call it Budo. The philosophy of Aikido follows - does not lead.

Peter Rehse Shodokan Aikido
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