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    Aikido in a "Real Fight"

    hm... I think this "make your own moves" idea is the goal and raison d´être of Takemussu Aiki. Am I correct?
    Post by: Gustav Collares, Mar 4, 2011 in forum: Aikido
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    Aikido FAQ For Noobs - Ask questions here

    Being a rookie myself I can only help you with this question: 1) Best Aikido Style as self-defense? Probably Yoshinkan Aikido. You´ll see a lot...
    Post by: Gustav Collares, Mar 1, 2011 in forum: Aikido
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    Aikido is not technique; not fighting

    I believe in Aikiwolfie´s words. There´s no guarantee that if someone is teaching, there´s another one learning. As for the opposite, there´s...
    Post by: Gustav Collares, Feb 25, 2011 in forum: Aikido
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    Benefits of Strength in Aikido

    Rebel, About your previous post, the one with the "three points where strength benefits Aikido": I fully agree with points 2 and 3. And yet I...
    Post by: Gustav Collares, Feb 25, 2011 in forum: Aikido
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    Benefits of Strength in Aikido

    Rebel must have practiced Aikido for so many years... That he can actually read minds. Above is EXACTLY what I held in the back of my mind as...
    Post by: Gustav Collares, Feb 24, 2011 in forum: Aikido
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    Benefits of Strength in Aikido

    Hi, guys. I have questioned more than once the importance of strength in Aikido. Being a newbie myself I might have little to offer in regards to...
    Post by: Gustav Collares, Feb 23, 2011 in forum: Aikido
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    Starting Aikido tonight!

    I also started Aikido about a month and a half... I kinda decided to contribute to this. My background is BJJ. I´m a strong-built guy. I´m...
    Post by: Gustav Collares, Feb 16, 2011 in forum: Aikido
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    Sensei Coyle (Koyo)'s Memorial

    I never had the chance to interact with Coyle Sensei. His posts, as well as Aikiwolfie´s, are the reason I decided to keep training Aikido. He...
    Post by: Gustav Collares, Feb 15, 2011 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Aikido FAQ For Noobs - Ask questions here

    Aikiwolfie, I found the Dojo I was looking for. A mixed school Akikai-Yoshinkan, that really stresses the importance of kamae. That´s a good...
    Post by: Gustav Collares, Feb 10, 2011 in forum: Aikido
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    Masters of Aikido: History, Anecdotes, and Oral Instruction

    I just saw that in my mind right now... With a big smile. I understand why you remember the details vividly... Memorable scene!
    Post by: Gustav Collares, Feb 8, 2011 in forum: Aikido
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    Aikido FAQ For Noobs - Ask questions here

    Wow... That´s a powerful statement. I still don´t know much to have a conclusive opinion on the matter, but that´s a very good point!
    Post by: Gustav Collares, Feb 7, 2011 in forum: Aikido
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    Welcome To Aikido!

    Hmm... Now, where are my manners? Of course! First part, the welcome. Hi everyone. I´m Brazilian, 29 years old, and lover of all martial...
    Post by: Gustav Collares, Feb 7, 2011 in forum: Aikido
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    Aikido FAQ For Noobs - Ask questions here

    Hi guys, again. This may arise a heated debate here, but I might as well at least hear the more experienced about this. If any of you don´t know...
    Post by: Gustav Collares, Feb 7, 2011 in forum: Aikido
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    Aikido FAQ For Noobs - Ask questions here

    Thanks, Wolf. In fact I only needed advice from a reliable master, category in which you are obvious included. From what you said, I might...
    Post by: Gustav Collares, Feb 4, 2011 in forum: Aikido
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    Aikido FAQ For Noobs - Ask questions here

    Oh, I should also mention that I´ve got a bad shoulder (damned Arnold Press), that hurts sometimes when I try to push some heavy load (using the...
    Post by: Gustav Collares, Feb 4, 2011 in forum: Aikido