inadequate and incomplete. In any field of endeavor, is it possible to ignore the basics?
On the contrary, master the basics and progress will come quickly. Another approach is to teach in set patterns. In the martial arts, this would be “If that occurs, react like this.” This appears to facilitate learning but in fact it is of little help in a real situation. It is impossible to postulate a set response for every contingency, and, in a real situation, you do not have the option of dictating to your opponent what kind of attack he should use. Let’s look at Aikido training methods more closely. We practice seated techniques that have no practical application in modern society-everyone sits in chairs nowadays-but training in such techniques helps you develop strong legs and hips, a solid center, and good breath power. It is not possible for every movement to have a practical application, but training in the basics will eventually give you the ability to make an appropriate response in a real situation. Furthermore, powerful ki is generated by circular movements. In order to d
