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Peter wrote:
We had real trouble executing these techniques on each other as we expected what was coming and didn't let our partner execute the particular technique.
My question is: How do you practice these techniques? I know you guys do "randori" which I gather is a form of free sparring. Do both people try to do the techniques or does one try to attack with strikes, etc. Basically it degenerated into a poor excuse for judo (nothing against judo).
Peter
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First off, read this piece on Aikido training:
http://gargas.biomedicale.univ-paris...ts/ukemi1.html
Aikido doesn't work, training wise at least, without a certain amount of co-operation between partners. If you're attacked in a hesitant or non-committed manner you're not going to get any real flow going, unless you know how do draw attacks. Gotta walk very slowly before you run, I'm afraid.
The article should give a much better idea of how we learn our techniques... It specifically addresses the practice of blocking what you know is coming. (Yes, we have that too. It's ignorant, irritating and counter-productive in most situations.)
andrew