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Old 07-01-2008, 08:40 AM   #26
Timothy WK
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Re: Aikido is a Martial Art and not for self-defense???

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Alex Lawrence wrote: View Post
I'd dispute that, I'd say kendo is a sport.
Now you're just arguing about labels, which isn't going to go anywhere. Besides, certain branches of aikido engage in (IMO) martially unsound tactics, at least for training purposes. Does that mean they are no longer practicing a "martial art"? Where do you draw the line? And if it's acceptable to practice martially unsound tactics for various training purposes, what purpose does such a distinction serve?

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