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Jaredd Wilson wrote:
But I guess I'm asking "if I WANT to hurt the attacker and not protect them with a throw" is that considered aikido?
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No. At some point it may well come to pass that in order to meet the high standard of loving protection for all things one may HAVE to hurt but WANT is a different ball of wax.
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Jaredd Wilson wrote:
I know I have a universal right to protect myself, but should there be a desire to punish someone for attacking me?
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Desire results in suffering and that is best avoided. A desire to punish is pretty low level of personal development so please redouble your efforts to clear these problems.
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Jaredd Wilson wrote:
I know I'll do whatever I have to, to protect me and mine, most of which will look nothing like aikido.
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If you are so well and able to predict the future then there is no need for aikido. Please put your gift to a more positive purpose.