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Old 05-10-2007, 11:00 AM   #17
Edward
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Re: Training

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My ukemi is far from good, i know this; hence why i will be using the practice much more effectively. I think it is a common beginners mistake to see ukemi simply as rolling around but if i don't feel the need to roll i don't.

Mr Tooscaredtousemyname
I hope you are not one of those Uke who don't deliver honest attacks. If your attack is correct, you HAVE to roll even when Nage's technique is poor. The way I see it, aikido is about being generous on the mats. Uke teaches Nage by taking the right course and thus guiding Nage into the right direction. By refusing to take Ukemi, all what you do is make Nage more obstinated to make the technique work and you won't have time to do the Nage role.
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