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Originally posted by ChrisJericho
If you study an art like Aikido that only uses co-operating partners to practice techniques, how is that going to help you in a real life situation where the other guy is trying to actually break your arm or choke you out? A person in Aikido would have no experience in a situation like this and would be ill-prepared.
The person who started this thread is interested in self-defense. If he was interested in having fun, getting in shape, and learning some moves that MIGHT help him fight off an 80 year old woman, then yes Aikido would be an acceptable choice.
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Any art you practice in a studio uses cooperating (one word, btw) opponents. I have practiced Aikido since I was eight. I am a 100 lb female, but I could probably make you cry to your mommy.