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Temujin · 04-04-2003, 11:15 AM

I used to train with a TKD guy that had studied aki-jutsu for some time. He spent 5 years or so mastering 3 techniques. ALso, he was very tall which make a HUGE differnce in getting leverage on people.

This guy could lead with a kick and grab your arm and drop you like a brick unbelievably well. When I last met him 3 years ago, he had just started putting his stuff to work in ground fighting (applying aki-jutsu to the ground).

I also trained with a San Soo master for a while. Amazing. He was a boxer and wrestler also. I only really sparred him full out once and he had me wrapped up tapping so fast I was stunned. San Soo is just THE SH*T.

Flowing from one technique to the next is the true power of softer MA's. They EXPECT you to resist certain ways that they can take advantage of. Evassion is also a key component. Ueshiba, they say, could dodge even sword blows. If so, what the hell could I ever do to hit him?

04-04-2003, 11:15 AM	#26 (permalink)
Temujin Novice Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Dallas Posts: 14 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	hey I used to train with a TKD guy that had studied aki-jutsu for some time. He spent 5 years or so mastering 3 techniques. ALso, he was very tall which make a HUGE differnce in getting leverage on people. This guy could lead with a kick and grab your arm and drop you like a brick unbelievably well. When I last met him 3 years ago, he had just started putting his stuff to work in ground fighting (applying aki-jutsu to the ground). I also trained with a San Soo master for a while. Amazing. He was a boxer and wrestler also. I only really sparred him full out once and he had me wrapped up tapping so fast I was stunned. San Soo is just THE SH*T. Flowing from one technique to the next is the true power of softer MA's. They EXPECT you to resist certain ways that they can take advantage of. Evassion is also a key component. Ueshiba, they say, could dodge even sword blows. If so, what the hell could I ever do to hit him?