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Alex Megann wrote:
Mark,
Aikido is the Way of Aiki. Aiki is a centuries-old concept used in many Japanese budo, but particularly in Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu.
Alex
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I totally agree and - plug - that is exactly what I say in my little book/web site. I received the odd critical email saying it's
ki, not
aiki, or its the way of harmony, or harmonising with
ki etc., but I ignored them all. I have received positive comments too. Anyway, for me at least, it is
The Way of Aiki. No one told me this - I just had to figure it out for myself becuase wherever you go you hear people rattling on about
ki. The only thing in common is that - if you open your eyes - you will see more than a few who have no clue what they are doing even after 20 years of training. Also, I believe it to be the same in Daito-Ryu as it is in Aikido.
I hate the word
ki as it sends you off at a tangent. Search for
aiki, not
ki.
Just my 2c.