Thread: twenty years ?
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Old 10-10-2004, 08:06 AM   #6
Chuck Clark
 
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Re: twenty years ?

Josh, I have had students successfully defend themselves with "aikido" after a few months in the dojo. The truth is: It depends on who the attacker is... and who the defender is.... and many other things that are not under your control at the time. Aikido does not turn you into a superman that "wins" every time. After 10 to 20 years you should have a better chance of being better at what you do than the attacker is at what they do... but there are still no guarantees that you'll be successful.

Practice for the sake of the practice and what it brings to your life and keep learning.

Gambatte!

Chuck Clark
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