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Old 12-29-2010, 06:52 AM   #7
Hellis
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Re: Why do Aikidoka say Aikido does not work?

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Attilio Anthony John Wagstaffe wrote: View Post
Go out and pick on a couple of nasty dysfuntionals you'll soon find out Just make sure you don't get caught or end up in court!!
That's where the real practice comes in, and no it won't work for the complete novice, of course not!!
There is no need to go out and pick on a couple of `dysfunctuals ` , the chances are they are already waiting for you somewhere, sometime. sooner or later.
In a truly hostile situation there is a need to be able to adapt, simply because the guy in the street doesn't know that he is supposed to harmonise with you. Aikido techniques are no longer pretty when done outside the dojo. The guy in the street does not know how to breakfall. I have found the techniques of Aikido to be very effective.

Henry Ellis
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Last edited by Hellis : 12-29-2010 at 06:53 AM. Reason: error
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