[QUOTE = I said] I have pointed to this in many threads talking about original Aikido, and finding the origins of Aikido. I don't think it is dead, just purposely shoved under the rug and lost in the face of egos and gaining fame of others (the old pay-off in being samurai and samurai culture - to gain fame as being the champion - that still underpins Japanese martial arts).[/quote]
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David Skaggs wrote:
WOW! That is a strongly prejudicial, insensitive and mean spirited thing to say about Japanese. Talk about a bizarre stereotype that seems to be alive and well. Don't you agree Philip.
David
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I am not being anti-Japanese or xenophobic, or negative toward the Japanese. If you read about Japanese culture and history and how the samurai culture influenced modern Japan, if you have ever watch Japanese anime, and other stuff, you should see clearly what I am talking about. Knowing this stuff and how in relates, accurately answers the topic question in the proper context.