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Old 07-18-2008, 11:35 AM   #159
Ron Tisdale
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Re: Seiseki Abe Sensei video....whats going on here?

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Can you honestly say youve never seen anyone just take fake ukemi?
Yes, I have seen that.

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Never seen anyone just fall down when nothing happened?
Yep, seen that too...

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We all want to believe amazing things are possible, but isnt it more likely that this is whats happening here?
Quite possible...so if you don't like it, and don't see a point to it, don't do it.

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Even with more martial techniques, do you really think its neccesary to do a breakfall on any technique other than koshi-waza?
Yes. At least in the yoshinkan. Shihonage kuzushi, some versions of kotegaeshi nage, aiki-nage, iriminage and others.

Hey, if the vid in question doesn't float your boat, just say so and move on.

Best,
Ron

Ron Tisdale
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