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David Soroko wrote:
Not sure about "2) Uke Has a Way Out". Saito sensei wrote; "Aikido is generally believed to represent circular movements. Contrary to such belief, however, Aikido, in its true Ki form, is a fierce art piercing straight through the centre of opposition." and the latter "When let loose mercilessly, Aikido techniques do not allow Ukemi."
- Traditional Aikido Vol. 5
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Exactly. Anyone who took ukemi (in the strict sense of "receiving with the body") from Masatake Fujita Sensei will be very aware of this
