IN THE GAME - Aikido

An excerpt from the pilot TV show 'IN THE GAME'. With Aikido Instructor: Keith Hardine and hosts: Emily Peters and Dean Shelton.

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[goldenzah]

In logic we call that a red herring/argument ad hominem. Your original position was "The Hakama is not to hide the feet". Now you close the discussion by declaring the work "shitty". Define misleading please; and there you will find the irony. Put out a better video sir and then you can talk about quality, you do know how to use a camera?

[goldenzah]

I did not say you are wrong. I explained that there are alternative uses than the one you described. Yes, in battle, Hakama is tied snugly to the calves. Aside from this, they do hide foot/leg movement.

Obviously your three degrees of "black belt" did not learn you the code of the foundations of peace or of fudoshin. Servitude to people is greater then arguing over definitions. Also, reading and interpreting carefully would serve your future well.

[goldenzah]

If you have ever worn them or lived in Japan and went shopping with the locals, you would know that they do hide the subtle movements of the legs and foot positions. Furthermore, historically they were not limited to the samurai class. This dress, hakama pants, was common wear from merchants to the ruling and power elite. Just because your American history book says one thing does not mean that it is the only way it was every done.

[hendrikmarine]

@IIrond It's called ukemi, and ukemi is what you use to recieve a technique without getting hurt, he doesnt pretend to fall, he just flows with the movement and falls carefully

[IIrond]

so did that black dude pretend to fall?

[wshakesweasel]

Seeing the art reduced to idiocy is a major concern of anyone who has trained at Hombu. Misinterpretation - misleading...all of these are major concerns of Ueshiba Moriteru Doshu. Not putting up videos of shitty Aikido would serve you in the future. If you're offended by anything said - don't put up your stuff in a public forum. Have a nice life :) (was that peaceful enough for you?) Bye forever...

[wshakesweasel]

Actually...I did live in Japan. I got my shodan, nidan, and sandan there.  So you're telling me what the teachers in Hombu say is wrong. I'm pretty sure they didn't read it in an "American history book".

[wshakesweasel]

The Hakama is not to hide the feet.  They were originally worn by the samurai class like cowboys wore chaps. Typically when one went into battle the hakama was girded up and armor was worn on the shins. Wouldn't battle be a good time to hide the foot movements? I give you one word..."RESEARCH". Get your ass to Tokyo and meet some Shihan, take some ukemi....