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Poll: Do we need to study Japanese culture in order to "understand" aikido?
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11-24-2002, 06:38 AM
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Musuko
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I don't believe knowledge of Japanese culture is that essential to learning aikido. Knowing how the tea ceremonies work, won't make you a better martial artist.
However learning about Japanese philosophy will, IMHO, be of greater value.
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