I agree w/ all of u guys have to say, but I still think one way of defending our selves as AIKIDO practitioners from kicks specially from the ones that r very good at it.Is to learn how to deliver a kick coz u have to be familiar w/ the kick to be able to understand and device a proper way to defend it w/out giving an opening to your opponent. I have been using kicks for atemi for a while now and it proved to be effective so far . Again , thanks for the answers guys . Based on your answers and from my experience I have made a list of some very effective counters or defence:
1. Entering before the kick can be fully delivered.
2. Moving out of range - Side stepping or Taking a step back .
3. Redirecting or Deflecting the kick.
4. Last,I dont know if most of u agree w/ me on this ? Blocking the kick.
As for the atemi,It can be delivered to
the:
1.Shin
2.Ribs
3.Groin
Just low kicks to maintain balance.
TUOCS
MUSUBI DOJO
KI AIKIDO
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