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Old 06-27-2011, 04:28 PM   #68
RonRagusa
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Re: What Is Your Frame Of Reference For Understanding Aikido?

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Dan Harden wrote: View Post
Ron
My two quotes make perfect sense when you understand that aikido is in fact being judged...just as any other art is being judged. You may not like it, you may not ask for it but you can't escape it.
In light of that, everyone can so or do what ever they like, but if someone says they are doing something martial....and its fantasy land, they open themselves up for judging from those who know better.
As for anyone else catching air and somewhere in the middle...they are being honest about their practice and are straight up, good on them.
Delusional practice-stating something that is just simply not true- does not get someone a free pass from criticism. That's not the world we live in. Other arts that claim to be martial, have their feet to the fire. It's a good thing.
Cheers
Dan
Thanks Dan I see better where you're coming from now.

Best,

Ron

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