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Old 07-02-2000, 08:33 AM   #8
Chuck Clark
 
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I think you've missed the point, Nick. Aikido is just energy. Intent must come from the person. Everything combines both negative and positive energy and the usage depends on the intent. If you want to change labels so you don't have to face the unpleasant, that's your choice.

If someone is dragging a young woman (just a hypothetical) into an alley where a van full of friends are waiting, and the woman feels life threatening intent from this group, she may decide to be "destructive." Aikido principles work in this situation well. If you don't want to call what happens aikido, each to his own.

Respectfully,

Chuck Clark
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