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Dear Aikiwebbers,
I'm interested in generating a list of real applications of aikido or self-defence situations (or even conflict resolution i.e. not just physical). The purpose being to illustrate to students that the 'faceless individual aggressor' is rarely the norm. Not sure if Jun would want to turn this into some list for aikiweb? Anyway, we've had these real situations described so many times I thought it would be good to collate them. Please, could you be brief (one short paragraph per item) and mention these points:
1. relationship with the attacker
2. number of attackers
3. unexpected things
4. how the fight escalated (or de-escalated)
5. reason for conflict (inc. if alcohol related)
6. any weapons involved
7. what you did
8. feelings during the conflict
9. feelings following the conflict
It would be great if any discussion could be put on a different thread, and this thread could just be left for factual information relating to attacks directly experienced. I'm not looking to make aikido look either good or bad - just factual (and no egos!). If they are personal things, I would appreciate the stories, but write them as an anonymous person. Even if it is very similar to someone else's story, please include it. I'll provide an example below. Many thanks to all contributors:
Last edited by ian : 09-23-2004 at 06:41 AM.
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