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Originally posted by ModelPerfect
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.
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I have yet to hear of any Aikido school that trains under randori. Tomiki Aikido is the only one that has tournaments, and I've seen clips of them. Not very impressive, looks like Judo.
As for why Aikikai Hombu is what I use, it's simple. It's what was brought up, in conjunction with Steven Segal. Who is a joke.
Do a quick search on Judo Gene Lebell and Steven Segal. I bet Segal wasn't too happy shitting himself after Lebell choked his ass out.