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Old 11-20-2008, 12:27 PM   #71
Nick P.
 
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Re: YouTube: Aikido in a real street fight.

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Alex Lawrence wrote: View Post
I'd call that kuzushi on contact, which is the heart of Aikido.
Kuzushi, ideally, is attained without an atemi. Otherwise, a kick in the nuts is also considered kuzushi. Or a grab and twist to the nuts would also be acceptable.

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What fight? I didn't see a fight. I just saw someone getting taken down, there was no fight. What I saw was the sword that decides life or death in a single instant.
The sword was drawn I agree; the officer drew his sword first, nothing more. His sword of aiki, had there been one, would have been far more benevolent in execution and intent. Taking it out and using it first is not awase, kuzushi or anything else remotely aiki related.

Good luck, and have at 'em.

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