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Mark Murray wrote:
Has the art changed that drastically in 40 years that people no longer care, or want, to have the skills that Ueshiba had?
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But some people don't want to be that good as Ueshiba. Some people don't have the need to reach the top or be the best someday.
Some people want to do Aikido for other reasons.
Like a runner who just wants to go jogging as recreation to get fit, but doesn't want to do it only to be able to run a marathon some day.
I don't mean that it has to be soft, you can still train hard and learn the good techniques, but for me personally it's not my purpose to get a black belt someday.
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Mark Murray wrote:
Has the "new age" movement forever changed aikido to the extent that aikido now means prearranged harmonious physical movements?
Ghandi Dancing? Sure, it can calm your mind and can bring you some peace, harmony, and love. But it really isn't the way of aiki.
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For some people, Tai Chi or Yoga would be better to practice instead of Aikido.
Aikido needs to stay Aikido. It needs to stay a MARTIAL art.