Thread: atemis pt2
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Old 03-19-2003, 10:21 AM   #1
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atemis pt2

I found the last thread on atemis to be excellent. However, to focus on a particular area a little more, I am interested, how do you lot teach or get taught atemi? I have noticed that many high graded people do not teach atemi, although when you see them do technique their fist is always in your face!

main questions:

1. is atemi integrated into your normal technique?
2. do you do them all the time
3. does atemi interfere with blending (due to the motion stopping)
4. Do you strike vital points (particular killing areas) during your atemis.
5. Do you allow uke to do atemis during the technique if he is able?
6. Do you think you would naturally use atemis if attacked?

Ian
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