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billybob · 09-19-2005, 04:19 PM

I think most folks think of martially effective as 'hard': hard blocks, hard throws to the ground, lots of effort and occasional bleeding and joint injuries.

Martial effectiveness can happen from a well placed touch and bending of the knees.

The best training in martial effectiveness I receive is when three or four are sent to get me in randori - and I have to try to stay calm and move correctly.

09-19-2005, 04:19 PM	#6
billybob Dojo: Academy of Warrior Spirit Location: tampa Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 440 Offline	Re: Poll: How well taught is "being martially effective" in your aikido training? I think most folks think of martially effective as 'hard': hard blocks, hard throws to the ground, lots of effort and occasional bleeding and joint injuries. Martial effectiveness can happen from a well placed touch and bending of the knees. The best training in martial effectiveness I receive is when three or four are sent to get me in randori - and I have to try to stay calm and move correctly.