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Old 05-08-2008, 02:18 PM   #16
Bill Danosky
 
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Re: Fight does not work at all in Aikido.

I like to say that we practice the martial arts application of Aiki power when we're on the mat. If it works there, it must work everywhere.

When you're new and trying to do something like shiho nage (four direction throw), uke moves you all over. 140 lb. Shihans barely move and you go flying. And it barely feels like they touched you! I've watched this very closely trying to see what makes the difference. It isn't muscle- it's gotta be Aiki power...
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