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Old 11-15-2001, 02:59 AM   #1
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Dojo: Lancashire Aikikai
Location: uk
Join Date: Oct 2001
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non competetive art

Just a thought about some of these clubs/associations that engage in competition Aikido.

how can competing in aikido be justified, when one of the main principles is that it is a non competetive martial art, this isn`t just my interpretation but is said by O sensei himself, the current doshu and many of the Japanese masters of the art.

means harmony, this idea is immediately removed as soon as the idea of competing against others is introduced.
how can one be in harmony iwith your uke if you are only thinking how can i beat him or 'get one up on him'??

as i say this is just a loose random thought that ws rattling round in my head.
please dont get upset, it is only my opinion.
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