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Old 03-03-2011, 02:55 AM   #29
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Re: 079) The Delusions of Self-Defense in Aikido: March 2011

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Chris Walker wrote: View Post
It's funny that Geoff Thompson has been mentioned. I attended his seminar last august, and he started his session's with breathing exercises. If I remember correctly he said they were Tai Chi exercises that he was working with to better relax, prepare and understand his body. He also came across as a very spiritual and decent bloke. His constant message throughout the day was not on fighting or violence but the development of the Self. Of course that includes the physical self and we did a lot of work with this in mind but he goes a lot deeper than just the physical.

Hello Daz I liked your comment on kokyu ryoku. I know we both follow Tamura sensei's foundations via Pierre Chassang. So like you I am under the impression that it is final level off understanding, and that's why it's the last foundation.

P.S. I will see you in London mate I managed to get a spot on Dan's weekend seminar, cheers.

Chris.
Thanks Chris. Appreciated.

Be great to see you in London - think there will be some very good people there.

Cheers

D
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