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It was interesting...very interesting. I'm not too sure how real life it was since it was in a school setting it appeared but it was nice none the less. Thanks

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Thanks for the video. It was very interesting.

However, I agree with the person who said soomewhat less delicately that Seagal was only defending against much smaller opponents. I would rather see him perform his techniques against someone his own size and stronger. I think Aikido is a great art, but I prefer to see it in a more realistic setting. It's hard to tell with many demonstrations what's real and what's choreography.

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It's a great demo. I have no doubt that if you tried to grab his shirt you'd end up in a world of hurt, also if you tried to run at him & grab him with your hands.

However, I have not seen Aikido demos yet where the uke was trying to run in & clock the practicioner, or against a sparring partner in a boxing/kickboxing stance, or where the uke dropped his shoulder & tried a linebacker-type takedown.

If you think only of hitting, springing, striking or touching the enemy, you will not be able actually to cut him. You must thoroughly research this. - Musashi

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Aikido would be great to use if a football team were attacking you lol. I would love to take it, it looks fun and it could be very useful in some situations.

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I have always enjoyed the action in his movies. From what I understand, he is very highly respected in Japan, for his aikido, and as a sword master as well.

He is very skilled, and quick for a large man. I think he is 6' 6", or something like that. His footwork is incredible.

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The footwork seems very complex to me. I have had trouble with my Hapkido lessons, trying to get the proper footwork down. I get so wrapped up in what my hands are supposed to be doing, that I neglect my feet.

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Don't let it get to you Bushido_man96. Segal has done that for a very very long time. There is no doubt he is very skilled in Aikido.

"It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius."

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