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02-13-2014, 09:55 PM
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Helio Gracie and O Sensei
Interesting quote from Helio Gracie, sounds like he has some philisophy in common with O Sensei and Aikido?
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02-16-2014, 12:42 PM
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Dojo: Wherever I am.
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Re: Helio Gracie and O Sensei
Sounds nice and fluffy, but I think both he and O-Sensei had oodles of physical power in their prime.
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02-17-2014, 08:02 PM
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Dojo: Currently relocating
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Re: Helio Gracie and O Sensei
Gotta bite. Who do you think would win in a yadayadayada....
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02-19-2014, 04:47 AM
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Re: Helio Gracie and O Sensei
Quote:
Ben White wrote:
Interesting quote from Helio Gracie, sounds like he has some philisophy in common with O Sensei and Aikido?
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What is moral strength?
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02-20-2014, 01:37 PM
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Location: Kawasaki, Kanagawa
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Re: Helio Gracie and O Sensei
Quote:
David Skaggs wrote:
What is moral strength?
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That's when you learn to win fights by not getting drunk in strip clubs!
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03-19-2014, 06:19 AM
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Dojo: Sakura, Nijmegen
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Re: Helio Gracie and O Sensei
There's no such thing as 'domination' in Aikido...
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03-19-2014, 06:36 AM
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Dojo: Shodokan Honbu (Osaka)
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Re: Helio Gracie and O Sensei
Quote:
Sidney Broerse wrote:
There's no such thing as 'domination' in Aikido...
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Depends on your definition of course.
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03-19-2014, 11:10 AM
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Location: Victoria
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Re: Helio Gracie and O Sensei
Quote:
Rupert Atkinson wrote:
Sounds nice and fluffy, but I think both he and O-Sensei had oodles of physical power in their prime.
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Helio is known for his small stature (~130lbs) which forced him to develop his jiu jitsu in ways that allowed him to survive against much larger opponents. The use of leverage, not physical power, was his genius.
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03-19-2014, 02:43 PM
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Dojo: Aikido South
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Re: Helio Gracie and O Sensei
Or is it, "walk softly and carry a big stick"?
To Rupert's point, I think we cannot extend this philosophy beyond the ability to back it up. We sometimes forget these inspirational comments were made by people who could dominate by personality. Assuming this gem is even within our ability, living up to it is easier said than done.
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