Thread: Bad Uke
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Old 04-24-2010, 09:41 PM   #6
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Re: Bad Uke

Deborah,

You don't need to come to class to perform knee atemi to the groin. Take it as a gift that this uke is giving you a hard time but without really attacking you or with danger lurking at the end of it. Instead, try to learn to do what you have to do from that position.

Its a pain, but if you elect not to use force or speed, and instead adhere to the principle of aikido which is to harmonise with your opponent then eventually you'll find a way and your aikido will be better for it.

You can always get flowing uke, and 'follow the format' uke too, to help you understand the form. But life is like a box of chocolates...

Draw strength from stillness. Learn to act without acting. And never underestimate a samurai cat.
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