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Tom Yum · 04-01-2003, 07:50 PM

I have never studied aikido.

I understand it is a "soft" martial art and that some of the basic wristlocks are taught to law enforcement, so it makes sense that a police officer can restrain a potential criminal. From what I gather, its meant to work better against tactics when someone is running at you, pushing you into a wall, trying to drag you away. Somewhat physical, but non-violent attacks. I can see also how a bouncer would benefit from aikido.

But somehow I can't imagine the likes of Steven Segal surviving a brutal onslaught from Tank Abbot or a real version of Tong Po. I would guess that Aikido wouldn't work well against an agressive, explosive opponent. I'm not saying Aikido is useless. Can anyone give an example?

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Tom Yum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Here and there. Posts: 11,301 Groans: 0 Groaned at 2 Times in 2 Posts	Has anyone used aikido in real life situations? I have never studied aikido. I understand it is a "soft" martial art and that some of the basic wristlocks are taught to law enforcement, so it makes sense that a police officer can restrain a potential criminal. From what I gather, its meant to work better against tactics when someone is running at you, pushing you into a wall, trying to drag you away. Somewhat physical, but non-violent attacks. I can see also how a bouncer would benefit from aikido. But somehow I can't imagine the likes of Steven Segal surviving a brutal onslaught from Tank Abbot or a real version of Tong Po. I would guess that Aikido wouldn't work well against an agressive, explosive opponent. I'm not saying Aikido is useless. Can anyone give an example? __________________ Love it, leave it or fix it.