William,
Don't discount "less sophisticated" arts until you have mastered all of them.
Once you have done that...then lend your opinion.
Until that point it is best to disregard what you have not experienced.
Having Seiyu Oyata tap some points on your body and completely disrupt your breathing, ki, stability, and what have you is a very sobering experience. I talked at length with Sosa Sensei about this, and he was impressed with the application. Sensei, also had a healthy respect for all martial arts....they tend to lead to the same.
In aiki,
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