You're correct about many schools not using atemi. I've seen it over and over again. How many times have you been in an altercation and gotten one shot off? After the person hits the ground, you're like, c'mon now... I really wanted to apply sankyo on you, get up. Most of the time, after one shot, thats it. Time to go home. Its a joke that these schools won't teach atemi properly. I won't characterize ALL of Aikido in this.