Thread: Aikido as an actual Martial Art
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Old 09-03-2014, 05:43 AM   #42
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Re: Aikido as an actual Martial Art
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Tim Doyon wrote: View Post
When asking if a martial art is useful in battle
Notwithstanding the etymology of "martial", "Martial Art", almost always infers self defense in a civilian setting. Self defense and battle are very, very different things.
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