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Patrick Hutchinson wrote:
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Hi Patrick,
this comment shows a fundamental lack of understanding of the test being performed.
Mind body co-ordination (which is the goal) tests were devised by Tohei Sensei, to promote this aspect of aikido, they are 'not' just about physical pushing. In fact if you push just using the body, you are performing the test completely wrong. The test is made to establish that nage has his mind and body connected and that the mind is in the right direction. They are as much a test of the mind as the body.
The tester themselves must be using co-ordination to perform the test, it looks light and it is light, the idea being to be sensitive enough to feel for any tension in the system or wavering of the mind.
Dissing something that you don't understand seems to be common practice, which is a shame.
It is wiser to ask questions, or to seek out and try for oneself, than to dismiss offhand.
regards,
Mark
p.s. I'm not sure about the ribbon though either.