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Igor Asselbergs (kodia) wrote:
-Could this have happened in any Aikido dojo?
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An odd question... I suppose so, but it really depends on the people and skill involved. Maybe sensei was having a "bad day".
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-Could what happened be contributed to incompetence (of the sensei)?
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Quite possibly. I'd rather say inexperience.
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-Is it normal in Aikido for ukemi to ‘cooperate' into torimi's technique?
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For beginners, I encourage a little help from uke. After the first test, I stop unless a point needs clarification. I would hope a shodan or above would not need a "gimme".
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-What's with ‘Aikido is not a martial art'? Then what is it?, aerobics for the new age?
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I know this defense. The sensei's ego was horribly damaged. Sensei then attempts to displace peoples' thoughts by giving them something bigger to chew on, thus 'proving' although he didn't do a technique, he is still 'wise'.
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-Sure Aikido has no atemi (why not?) but most agressors DO use atemi. So why not be prepared for it?
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In our dojo (like many others), we use atemi quite often, as it is a great way to try and take control of a situation. 99% of the time we don't actually make contact, but I like to throw in that 1% to keep students on their toes.
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I feel bad for this sensei, but hopefully s/he won't be too embarrassed, but realize what a valuable lesson was learned -- train train train. If your techniques aren't realistic, then you have a hard time showing people the benefit of knowing aikido on-and-off-the-mat.
*Phil