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Old 05-10-2011, 01:18 PM   #26
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You mean the Master De Gucci from Milano or the Master De Gucci from Napoli?
Ah don't even mention both of them in the same line - their dojos are awoved rivals! Master De Gucci from Napoli is a staunch believer of the purest Ki-Aikido, as his video amply demonstrates IMHO, whereas his step-brother, the Master De Gucci in Milano, goes Shodokan.

You have seen Master De Gucci's (in Napoli) style.
See yourself his step-brother Master De Gucci (he is the guy on the left: originally he was Italian, but true Aikido deeply changes persons!) based in Milan and the type of Aikido of his dojo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b50SL6U01o
That's it their iriminage training routine, and it's gonna work if one understands the true meaning of Aikido!

But they look somewhat different in their approach, I think. No wonder there is constant infighting between their Federations to secure more pupils!

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Old 05-10-2011, 01:19 PM   #27
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Yes our weapons are ki and intent and posturing

(confers)
No ... Our weapons are aikijo and aikiken.
Ahahahahaha LOL loved that confers line
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Old 05-10-2011, 01:20 PM   #28
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Nobody expects the Aiki Inquisition.

Our main weapons are ki and extension.

Wait....unless they are posture and intent.

Yes our weapons are ki and intent and posturing

(confers)
No ... Our weapons are aikijo and aikiken.

(adjusts hakama)
Nobody expects the Aiki Inquisition.
Our main weapons are...
Oh Hell who wants to go for a beer?
Ha, ha. Very good . Very creative.
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Old 05-10-2011, 01:45 PM   #29
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Ooh, ouch! Hardly monty python but point taken.
Literally! But just imagine if it had been a bunch of bananas!
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Old 05-10-2011, 02:49 PM   #30
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Re: Anyone for an argument?

I think we've answered some serious questions in this thread. We've addressed O Sensei's spiritual influences, brought to light some lesser known ashi sabaki, how to deal with a variety of weapons, touched a little on verbal Aikido, and even determined something about whether the pen is mightier than the sword. I'm afraid this all begs one very serious question though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWlUu54muOs
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Old 05-10-2011, 03:09 PM   #31
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Hi folks, did you know that today is international monty python's day? A day for siiliness?

I propose that O'Sensei was perfect!
No he's not.
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Old 05-10-2011, 03:10 PM   #32
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I think we've answered some serious questions in this thread. We've addressed O Sensei's spiritual influences, brought to light some lesser known ashi sabaki, how to deal with a variety of weapons, touched a little on verbal Aikido, and even determined something about whether the pen is mightier than the sword. I'm afraid this all begs one very serious question though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWlUu54muOs
I have the answer.....

http://youtu.be/j1kftCx5-tA
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Old 05-10-2011, 03:11 PM   #33
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No he's not.
Yes he is.
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Old 05-10-2011, 03:53 PM   #34
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Re: Anyone for an argument?

You're both wrong.

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Old 05-10-2011, 04:58 PM   #35
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I didn't come here for an argument.

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Old 05-11-2011, 08:11 AM   #36
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Yes he is.
No, he isn't.

(kinda sad that barely anyone here is getting the joke).

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Old 05-11-2011, 09:37 AM   #37
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No, he isn't.

(kinda sad that barely anyone here is getting the joke).
That's not an argument, it's just a contradiction.
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Old 05-11-2011, 09:40 AM   #38
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No, it isn't.
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Old 05-11-2011, 10:13 AM   #39
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Time up!

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Old 05-11-2011, 03:00 PM   #40
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Well, whatever the case, it's clear this is an art of cheese.
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Old 05-12-2011, 07:30 PM   #41
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Time up!
Yep. Monty pythons day is over. Back to reality, or delusion, or truth, or wherever I am.
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Old 05-13-2011, 11:05 PM   #42
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That's not an aikido licence. That's a dog licence with dog crossed out and aikido written in crayon.

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Old 05-14-2011, 06:27 AM   #43
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Sorry if that was obscure. I should have included this link. From 3.00.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnq96W9jtuw

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Old 05-14-2011, 06:56 AM   #44
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People, please! Stop arguing and being silly.

You need to agree to look on the bright side...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlBiLNN1NhQ

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Old 05-14-2011, 09:45 AM   #45
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That's not an aikido licence. That's a dog licence with dog crossed out and aikido written in crayon.
Sorry but it sounded a bit fishy to me as the monty pythons international day was over.

However, after being put on the rack by the spanish inquisition I've been made to carry it on for the next month for anyone who feels silly.

So to finish my earlier story of O'Senseis visit to manchuria he also discovered the secret art of projection throwing whilst watching a mongoose fight a python called Monty.

They nicknamed O'Senseis new projection art as Ueshiba's Flying Circus but de-gucci wasn't amused and banned the term.

True Aikido comes from the universal spirit of python.

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(ahem)
My theory
(which is mine)
is mine

(...an old MP shtick that struck me as remarkably prescient in terms of Internet arguments...)

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Old 05-14-2011, 11:54 AM   #47
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(ahem)
My theory
(which is mine)
is mine
(...an old MP shtick that struck me as remarkably prescient in terms of Internet arguments...)
No it's not.

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Old 05-14-2011, 12:27 PM   #48
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No it's not.
I apologize for my most recent rudeness. I am a mere beginner and I forget that what we are involved in is hardly any kind of dance and neither is it a performance or a musical. Our Art derives from the secrets of Budo and is, above all else, a true Martial Art and anything or anyone who attempts to make light of it is more than a bit suspect!

Proof follows below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol5Dfs7jqFI&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imhrD...eature=related

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Old 05-14-2011, 02:18 PM   #49
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I apologize for my most recent rudeness. I am a mere beginner and I forget that what we are involved in is hardly any kind of dance and neither is it a performance or a musical. Our Art derives from the secrets of Budo and is, above all else, a true Martial Art and anything or anyone who attempts to make light of it is more than a bit suspect!

Proof follows below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol5Dfs7jqFI&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imhrD...eature=related
Not necessarily. I could be doing it in my spare time.

Never underestimate the power of the dark side.

http://youtu.be/2CLwxObfaNE

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"When you decide to attack, keep calm and dash in quickly, forestalling the enemy...attack with a feeling of constantly crushing the enemy, from first to last." — Miyamoto Musashi (Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy)

"Not necessarily. I could be doing it in my spare time."--G.Christian (AikiWeb Thread)

But now all bow to King Arthur, warrior son of Uther Pendragon and Ygraine of Cornwall, Knight in the service of God, seeker of the Holy Grail.

"Hellooo!"

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