I guess that ultimately no-one will ever fight "in form", so someone experienced at aikido will not fight in a way similar to that of the demostrations they may do. I guess that is one problem of any demonstration - the people demonstrating are so keen to ensure that their form is perfect, that in a way they fail to show how their skill would really be used. I guess this goes back to that other thread about forms in chinese martial arts - by practicing forms, the techniques should just flow when required without the need for you to consciously make a decision to perform the technique. With aikido, when the oponent is in a position to be thrown or locked, then it will happen. Maybe. I seem to be rambling again...
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