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Originally posted by seizei
In a BJJ grappling match, is your opponent trying to kill you? No - it is somewhat difficult to practice having someone try to kill you, so your argument about having 'cooperative partners' undermines the styles you recommend as well.
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Of course in styles like boxing, BJJ, and pankration your opponent isn't trying to kill you. However he is trying to
HURT you. This element is very important, people need to know what it feels like to be punched, choked, slammed, and kicked. If some Aikidoka gets socked in the street and starts seeing stars, how is his training going to prepare him for that? The attacker isn't going to wait and offer his wrist so the Aikidoka can execute a pretty wristlock, the attacker will contiune until he gets what he wants.
One of Aikido's goals is to teach self-defense. However the way they train their students is not effective and ultimately is negligent. Therefore it does
NOT work.