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Old 12-17-2006, 02:01 PM   #9
Kevin Leavitt
 
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Re: What should I use?

some very good advice. I do have to agree it is not the ones you see that matter, it is the ones you don't see.

Getting off the line of attack is good if you have the time, space, and ability to do so.

You may also want to practice closing the distance and clinching as once that space we normally operate in aikido is taken from you, sometimes it is better to not come out of it until you have established control.

You can get hurt or dominated very much by trying to back out of the distance that was closed if you do not do it tactically correctly.

If you are concerned with real fighting and what you have to do minimize damage and control the situation, you need to practice many different situations, timings, distances...there is no right answer.

Moving off the line, not leading with your chin (assumes you are going to square off with him), closing the distance, controlling his balance/center, staying in a tactical position to minimize the threat of weapons etc...lots and lots about it...no one right answer except train, train, and train some more! Good luck.
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