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Originally posted by rxcashmoney
I hold 2nd Kyu in Aikido, I know exactly what I'm talking about.
Aikido as taught by Hombu Dojo aka Aikikai which Steven Segal is affiliated with has no randori, or free sparring. YOU NEVER TRAIN YOUR TECHNIQUES ON A FULLY RESISTING OPPONENT/OPPONENTS.
Sorry to burst your bubble, but you are wasting your time.
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Dude, have you ever spent any time at Aikikai Hombu in Tokyo? I'm just curious if you have any basis in making that statement. I've been there a couple times during trips to Japan. Can't say I saw randori, but it's not like I've attended their dojo for years (or want to).
Steven Segal is only ranked shichidan with aikikai because of financial contributions. And I am not very impressed with him anyway.
Not all Aikido is the same. You cite Aikikai Hombu like it's the best representation of Aikido out there. I assure you it is not. If you want to see what real Aikido is, I personally invite you to my dojo. That's not meant to be some ego bullshit, but an honest invitation...it'll open your eyes.