"Real world Situations"
I noticed that lots of people question aikido when having to do with "real world situations". Well i was just thinking that people say aikido isn't worth anything when it comes to protecting yourself. I think it has to do with mostly neutralizing your opponent without hurting them. In a "Real World Situation" if there is someone trying to fight you or hurt you, you aren't gonna just rely on aikido to protect yourself. you're gonna put everything in you're arsenal to protect yourself. It's there if as a guideline sort of way to try to help you. If someones gonna try to hurt you and are you are going to defend yourself by kicking and punching no matter what and whatever you have learned in aikido.
I know that aikido doens't teach punching, but anyone can punch and kick and grab randomly. But, to take someone down peacefully in a controlled manner is pure skill and technique. That is what i think aikido is for. and also i don't feel that it is wrong that you integrate what ever you can when in a "Real World Situation"
Just seeing what other peoples thoughts are on the "Real World Situations." I think aikido can be used exclusivly if you have a real good knowledge of it. But, at the lower levels when faced with these situations rely on what you have to protect yourself. (Improvise for the skill that you haven't yet acquired).
Well thanks for listening to my ramblings.
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