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arif · 04-13-2004, 05:04 PM

I am one of those who think that aikido is to be done for the sake of art and its rationale ( for me " respect others"). hence I do not put it in the same place with karate, kung fu etc., which may work on the streets other than on the mat. An aikidoist can only fight!!! with another aikidoist, not with somebody who does not know it. in other words it is impracticable in the streets. what do you think of this matter, have you ever been in a situation that you have to use aikido?

04-13-2004, 05:04 PM	#1
arif Location: istanbul Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6 Offline	how practicable is it in the streets? I am one of those who think that aikido is to be done for the sake of art and its rationale ( for me " respect others"). hence I do not put it in the same place with karate, kung fu etc., which may work on the streets other than on the mat. An aikidoist can only fight!!! with another aikidoist, not with somebody who does not know it. in other words it is impracticable in the streets. what do you think of this matter, have you ever been in a situation that you have to use aikido?