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Old 12-20-2010, 06:38 PM   #11
Randall Lim
Dojo: Tendoryu Aikido Singapore
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Re: Effectiveness is the key to obtaining the other aspects of Aikido.

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Dan Rubin wrote: View Post

"The method portrayed in this book is different in that the initial balance-breaking motion is a good atemi, or strike, that dazes the opponent."
Just to make sure I've got the meaning of this qoute right.

Is it saying that any form of initial balance-breaking is considered "Atemi"?? Regardless of whether it is a strike or otherwise??

Or is it saying that ONLY by atemi striking is balance-breaking achieved?? No other ways of balance-breaking is effective??
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