View Single Post
Old 05-16-2003, 11:18 PM   #21
shanman
Dojo: YMCA
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 5
Offline
I really don't see the difference between fighting and self-defense. I believe that you are self-defending when you are in a fight; whether skilled or unskilled.

I don't consider sparring fighting because there are rules etc. Being good at sparring doesn't necessarily mean being good at fighting. I've seen this in practice.

If you doubt Aikido's effectiveness in sparring or fighting or self-defense I'de like to point out the many videos of the Ultimate Fighting Championships. I have no Aikido examples,only Judo (and not just Gracie jujitsu) I consistently saw the Judo guys takedown, pin or choke out the other styles...especially kickboxers. To me there is a parallel between Jujitsu and Aikido. It was one reason decided to stop Taekwondo/ Escrima and switched to Tomiki Aikido. It was a hard decision between Judo and Aikido. I'de rather face a kickboxer than a Judo guy anyday.
  Reply With Quote