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tenshinaikidoka · 12-20-2010, 06:34 AM

I too agree. Aikido is a martial art, and its techniques are effect and some can be very lethal. It's derived from a very combat oriented art and retained much of that art (especially pre war Aikido). I don't know why more dojo do not practice atemi more, unless they truly do not know how to properly do it in the first place!!!

12-20-2010, 06:34 AM	#3
tenshinaikidoka Dojo: Aikido Of Benton County Richland, Wa. Location: Pasco, Wa Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 107 Offline	Re: Effectiveness is the key to obtaining the other aspects of Aikido. I too agree. Aikido is a martial art, and its techniques are effect and some can be very lethal. It's derived from a very combat oriented art and retained much of that art (especially pre war Aikido). I don't know why more dojo do not practice atemi more, unless they truly do not know how to properly do it in the first place!!!