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Graham Christian wrote:
That's interesting. Like sticky hands in wing chun?
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I think so...similar at least. My thinking had to do with a quality to practice where once connected, ideally aite cannot seperate unless tori allows for it.
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The reference of not ever being about joining was followed by a sentence saying it was always learned solo, before ever touching hands.
That all fits with my view on I/P and puts it in perspective for me. Back to internal stuff yet nothing to do with Aikido.
Peace. G.
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I couldn't say for sure of course, but my guess is this might have to do with meditation practices like chinkon no gyo, designed to focus on the integration of forces within the body; centering around centers of power like hara, etc. I wouldn't say it has nothing to do with Aikido. It might not be necessary for its practice, but I get the sense it can be a very big and central part of it and that O Sensei pobably felt it was important.
I'm not sure of much though, so, for whatever it's worth...
Take care,
Matt