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Old 08-23-2005, 08:40 AM   #27
MattRice
Dojo: Baltimore Aikido
Location: Maryland
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Re: Atemi to good Aikido

"where do I go to find the best elements for striking counters, can I learn them in an aikido school or I can only learn new ways to apply them in an aikido school". Not sure..."
This is more or less what I was speaking to. I don't think it has to be either/or though, just depends on where/who/how you train.

With respect to atemi not causing damage: the way I'm taught, sometimes atemi is leading the charge to your partner's center. If the atemi is not real (i.e. might cause damage if you let it hit you), is it really helping to take center?
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