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Old 05-26-2012, 10:34 AM   #1
dapidmini
Dojo: Surabaya Aikido Dojo
Location: surabaya
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 98
Indonesia
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Confused false sense of security

afaik, there are no spars or competition allowed in aikido. and I've always been taught to avoid fighting if possible. also, my Senseis have always taught us to become a compliant uke to some extent. but lately, I've been having this feeling that I can control anyone or any attacks that come in my direction.. that makes me get pissed of easier and I start to see other people as weaker or lower than me. I don't think that that's a good thing, right?

and also, I realize that resistance and openings in dojo and real life situations are quite different, no?

I know that aikido should be effective, not just looks pretty. I'm afraid that if I train in another MA, my not-so-good aikido would get messed up.. but do you think I should take up another martial art that would allow me to test my real self-defense ability?

Last edited by dapidmini : 05-26-2012 at 10:40 AM.
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