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Old 02-05-2002, 07:22 AM   #67
PeterR
 
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Do you watch a lot of boxing matches? At least half the time one of the boxers has to close distance. They do it very well.


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Originally posted by Irony
Also consider that a boxer will almost always seek to close on you to strike, whereas an aikidoka will keep that distance. A boxer may not be used to attacking an opponent who does not seek to close with him.

Peter Rehse Shodokan Aikido
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