davef73 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

damn right. another thing that is missed by some commentators is that just because you go down doesn't mean that you have no other move.you go to ground on your own terms not your opponents.

dantemustkill (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

exactly , it looks cooperative because uke doesnt like being without a limb lol

bgcheese (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Dont like Aikido then dont take it. It's funny that so many insult an art when most of them have never tried it. I've been taking Aikido for 2 1/2 years and it does work and hurt. The black belts at my dojo arent only black belts in Aikido but also in other arts. We actually have a Karate instructor there. If it doesnt work why would he be there? We also have military and cops. If it doesnt work they also wouldnt be there. One of the cops was SWAT for my state police but I guess he's a pussy.

Ergock (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

gay

MISTALARES (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thanks for posting this video, I freakin love Aikido

davef73 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

sounds like an interestin mish mash of styles alright ninjiujitsu1(aikininjitsu??). they all have the same base more or less I think. looking forward to your vids.

ninjiujitsu1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

davef73, i agree with you too.i take ninjutsu and were taught to step out of the way of the attack and THEN begin taking the steps to put yourself in the dominant position.my friend is gonna start aikido soon and were gonna blend together my ninjutsu and jiujitsu with his aikido so its gonna be such an awesome mixed style hahapure japanese wreckage

bluesemarang (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

one of the best technique in fighting... smooth but quick and death

davef73 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I totally agree with chushintani. don't be deceived by appearances. I have experienced these so called gentle and effortless techniques. what happens is such a small move that cannot be seen even if you are there in person. you will definitely feel it if you are on the receiving end. you will go down to prevent damage to yourself. its different to co-operation. the cooperation is to help people to improve without being hospitalised.

davef73 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

excellent points. If you see it as doing something to someone then it ain't aikido. also as soon as the defender starts to plan a specific move or technique the brain takes over and the body slows down the feet are stuck to the floor and dynamism is lost. besides combat is not a controlled situation so you must react to what is actually happening not what you think is about to happen. live in the moment or you are finished. I am lucky to have found an excellent instructor to point all this out.