Re: How would aikido fare in an actual fight?
i've been hearing this from some of my friends and i'm starting to adapt to this philosophy:
if you absolutely have to use Aikido in a no holds barred fighting situation, it is better to use the concepts learned rather than the techniques.
IMO setting a guy up for shihonage or kotegaeshi is almost impossible in the real world. however, studying those techniques lets you practice concepts like connection, timing, avoiding, entering, merging, and manipulation of joints. all those are universal concepts in all martial arts, and are highly effective in self defense situations.
when was the last time someone hit you when you weren't there?
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