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Joshua Reyer wrote:
Aikido was created and developed by people who wore geta or zori as daily fashion wear, and you can't do suri-ashi in those. Nor is it as easy to do in sneakers on concrete (let alone asphalt) as it is on the mat in bare feet.
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Another great explanation. I guess it's good to practice moving in a skipping way as well... seeing that it would be useful on the streets.