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Old 04-23-2009, 11:42 AM   #53
Ketsan
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Re: YouTube: Aikido v MMA

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Salim Shaw wrote: View Post
Again, it's the poor training that exist in many Aikido dojos and or some unrealistic techniques that are in question against a resisting opponent. Bas Rutten basically indicated that it would be pretty difficult to catch, boxing like punches to execute a wrist lock or arm lock. Once you are in some kind of a clinch with the opponent then then you have a greater chance to execute a wrist lock or arm lock. The below videos explain a little of what I mean. The techniques in the below videos would have to be practice in LIVE sparring situations to really become accustom to executing against resistance. Again it's the training methods that's really being question.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPe8-...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7GfQdB9a8Y
If I wanted to announce to a group of Aikidoka that I knew nothing about Aikido I'd say something like "You can't catch boxing punches" and I'd expect to be laughed at for thinking anyone said that it was possible in the first place.

In the space of 20 seconds it is possible to demonstrate that Aikido is effective against a boxer and possible to teach someone how to prevent your opponent throwing straight punches by dominating the center line. He's been a professional fighter, he should know this and he should be able to see it in Aikido.

Then there's the technique thing, there are no techniques in Aikido, techniques are in fact the antithesis of Aikido. Anyone that talks about techniques unrealistic or not has missed the point entirely. More important than technique is dominance which is central to Aikido even if we go about it in an unusual way. If you're practicing Aikido correctly there shouldn't be a live situation.

Last edited by Ketsan : 04-23-2009 at 11:45 AM.
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