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philipsmith · 12-29-2008, 04:16 AM

Some predictable responses about Aikido being better or more martial!!

Since I began some 40 years ago I've seen Aikido change and evolve. I believe it to be more sophisticated than it was, apparently simpler and "gentler" but actually as if not more effective. Perhaps it's beginning to approach what it often called (with a sneer by some) the thinking mans' (and womens') martial art.

Unfortunately there are a lot of Aikido "dinosaurs" around who seem to think Aikido stopped in the mid-60's.

12-29-2008, 04:16 AM	#13
philipsmith Dojo: Ren Shin Kan Location: Birmingham Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 362 Offline	Re: What's the Difference in Aikido Practice During 60's Compared to Now? Some predictable responses about Aikido being better or more martial!! Since I began some 40 years ago I've seen Aikido change and evolve. I believe it to be more sophisticated than it was, apparently simpler and "gentler" but actually as if not more effective. Perhaps it's beginning to approach what it often called (with a sneer by some) the thinking mans' (and womens') martial art. Unfortunately there are a lot of Aikido "dinosaurs" around who seem to think Aikido stopped in the mid-60's.