I have used aiki techniques working the door against VERY agressive attackers.
On one occation i had to save a guy that was getting the S**t kicked out of him on the ground by about 8 guys (he was a boxer by the way! go figure!) Myself and another doorman (trained in Judo) went to his assistance. I used aikido's Irimi Nage twice, both times the guys head went into the pavement and they didnt get up, i used 'ude geishi' am arm twist, the attacker went down and as he was getting up i applied a palm stike to his head knocking him out. If i had gone in with MT or BJJ i wouldnt have got out of there, in my opinion.
These guys where focused on the guy they where kicking so when we went in, they were taken by suprise. but there are other occassions when i have used wrist locks ( have broken 3!) and pins, with very aggressive non - pissed people. I can only remember 2 occations when they have not worked, and this was mainly cause of the doormen on those occations where not trained and did stupid things!!
I do not aim to change peoples oppinions about aiki / internal arts. But i will tell you that FOR ME (being only 5'10) they really really work.
There is a reson why these techniques are taught to police forces all over the world! Maybe some of you cant comprehend that reason, but hey we all have our opinions.
cheers
chris
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