Confidence to use Aikido

I agree, If the attacker only puts in enough energy to touch you and no more, then no one`s getting any benefit. He`s getting into a habit of doing poor attacks and you can`t practice your techniques against someone who`s actualy trying to do damage.

 

Spike

What about strikers who don't over extend themselves?

I dont yet still have enough power in my strikes to KO people and have done.

Just a though for the street SD orientated side of it?

 

Over extension is not a normal thing. It is a dumb thing.

 

Yet Aikido does work on a full on attack

to train against and the attacks are often over extended.