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Old 05-16-2013, 02:07 AM   #28
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Re: How long does it take to understand Aikido? How long to use it effectively?

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Rupert Atkinson wrote: View Post
It will take longer than forever for most people (myself included no doubt) because few are teaching it with real effectiveness in mind.
This is true with another me too included.

The idea that we just need to train for a long time and then one day we will be masters at wrestling demons using techniques we learned in the dojo is just wrong.

You need to focus your training to that need - if that is what your need is.

Does understanding Aikido equate to effectiveness - that is a whole new can of worms. I actually don't think understanding Aikido is all that difficult.

Peter Rehse Shodokan Aikido
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