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Old 11-24-2005, 12:39 PM   #22
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Re: Slow Aikido

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Xu Wenfung wrote:
IMO, slow or fast is not relevant. it is only relative. Being in control throughout is what we aim for. And when you are in control, fast and slow is irrelevant.
I would agree with this. However, it is much easier to learn control when moving slowly...speed can always be added.

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