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David Skaggs wrote:
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In short his art reaches a conclusion before ordinary judo even starts its work. The Founder said, 'My technique is 70 percent atemi (striking) and 30 percent nage (throwing).".
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There is in fact Atemi in Judo, still preserved in traditional Judo paired Kata exercises. Atemi is only removed in competitive sport Judo for safety reasons.
Traditional Judo Atemi is used for the same purpose as in Aikido (ie: to daze & off-set Uke's balance in preparation for a take-down).