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Old 04-30-2009, 09:30 AM   #33
Phil Van Treese
Dojo: Tampa Judo and Aikido Dojo, Tampa, Fl
Location: Tampa, Florida
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Re: Aikido or Judo, which is more martial?

I have done judo and aikido my whole life---judo since I was 5 and aikido since I was 7. Which one is more martial depends on your point of view. Judo can fight standing or on the ground. Put a judoka on the ground and attack him. Chances are he'll be able to defend himself thru chokes, armbars, turnovers etc. Put an aikidoka on the ground and see what happens. I have yet to see an aikidoka lay on his back and do an Irimi nage or shiho nage. Aikido though is great for getting around an attacker and using their weight, force etc against them and cranking joint manipulation on them. Both arts have their good points and bad points but when put or used together, they would become 1 and what an awesome and formidable defense one would have then.
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