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Old 10-24-2007, 12:47 PM   #2
Ron Tisdale
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Re: The tool of resistance in teaching Aikido

Hi Marc,

you obviously took a lot of time and effort to write that, thanks. One thing stood out however:

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When a kokyu-nage is being applied to us, we move our bodies in a manner that allows us to remain safe. If the attacker does not do so, because he/she is so intent on taking you to the ground, or continue to strike you, the attacker might very well end-up with eyes gouged out, being choked out, or having a neck broken. Those endings only become difficult to execute if we begin to tense-up, and/or try and impose our will on the person (breaking the harmony).
I'm afraid there is no way you will convince me or many others of the truth of that statement.

Best,
Ron

Ron Tisdale
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