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Old 08-07-2012, 07:08 AM   #196
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Re: How effective is aikido in self defense?

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Peter Rehse wrote: View Post
I doubt Judo, Aikido and Kendo techniques have very much to do with what's required for riot control but intense budo training has its own reward.
i thought riot police usually carry a shield on one arm and baton on the other. i would have thought kendo would be useful. methink, roman legion approach.

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