aamc wrote:
Maybe, its a little bit of nostalgia, but Doorman apps from when I used to hang round the West end.
grzegorz wrote:"In aikido we don't strike!"
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AikidoAtemi (当て身) are strikes (or feints) employed during an aikido technique. Some view atemi as attacks against "vital points" meant to cause damage in and of themselves. For instance, Gōzō Shioda described using atemi in a brawl to quickly down a gang's leader.[21] Others consider atemi, especially to the face, to be methods of distraction meant to enable other techniques. A strike, whether or not it is blocked, can startle the target and break their concentration. The target may become unbalanced in attempting to avoid the blow, for example by jerking the head back, which may allow for an easier throw.[33] Many sayings about atemi are attributed to Morihei Ueshiba, who considered them an essential element of technique.[34]
grzegorz wrote:Yes, apparently this school was pushing the line that aikido was a non-violent martial art.
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