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Old 10-01-2010, 07:02 AM   #2
Stephen Fasen
Dojo: Shindai Aikikai, Orlando FL
Location: Windermere, Florida
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Ai symbol Re: Martial Arts Expert Explains Neck-Breaking Takedown

Let us keep a few things in mind when viewing this. It was a request from a local reporter so they could understand and film the nature of the technique used in a police incident. The demo was done from specific detailed information directly from the police report. What is shown was edited well, given they had 45 minutes to get it to air and they cut it from ten minutes of video.The explanation of response to threat, body position, "self defense", and other issues were not included. Nor was the contention that the technique is fine, but the need to use it in question.
On another note...I was asked how long I have studied martial arts. My study has been continuous for over 30 years. When asked how many "black belts" I had, I begrudgingly admitted to 5 or 6. From that they determine I was an Aikido Godan, when in fact I am a Yondan. Not that this is a big deal one way or the other, but I have some Aiki Tomodachi who pay those types of distinctions more consideration than I do.
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