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    I am not one to get into dissecting all the...

    I am not one to get into dissecting all the assumptions that are flying around here, on both sides.

    I would just say that 1) Jim's post was certainly calling Dan out. Ok. So what? Which leads...
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    Well, part of the problem you are having (other...

    Well, part of the problem you are having (other than the fact that you do not study Shinkage ryu) is that much of what is in Watanabe's book is, in fact, not exactly, or precisely, like much of what...
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    You know, I was impressed by the production...

    You know, I was impressed by the production quality. And I also liked the mask - I thought it was better than the one they use in the real movies - it fit better and seemed to be able to adjust to...
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    Nathan, Good point on the gel mannequin. ...

    Nathan,
    Good point on the gel mannequin. Watching the tae kwon do guy hack it to pieces was just. . .ugly.

    I also wondered why you were throwing shaken instead of the spikes. Silly me, of...
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    Nathan Scott is FIGHT SCIENCE!!!

    Nice work, Nathan! I thought you and Obata Sensei performed admirably. Too bad the producers spent most the time on the ninja and the roided out tae kwon do guy, and you guys got only like 30...
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    I have not heard of them, but just a cursory...

    I have not heard of them, but just a cursory glance at the history section for their "aiki-justu" looks full of crap.

    Best,
    Arman Partamian
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    Mark, Just FYI, while uncommon, it is not...

    Mark,

    Just FYI, while uncommon, it is not unheard of for lawyers to append, J.D. at the end of their name (much like an M.A. or a Ph.D. or whatever); I've seen this more often from non-practicing...
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    Jack, I'm sorry, I am a bit confused. Who is...

    Jack,

    I'm sorry, I am a bit confused. Who is crying foul?

    Thanks,
    Arman Partamian
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    Mathew, Most organizations keep records of ryu...

    Mathew,

    Most organizations keep records of ryu members, and conferred rank should have the signature of the teacher. As a student of Kondo Sensei, I have signed his enrollment book, and all of my...
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    Kuroda's sword skills are very impressive. I saw...

    Kuroda's sword skills are very impressive. I saw him demonstrate his iai kata, and I can tell you I've never seen someone so blindingly fast. I was sitting only a few feet from him and I just...
  11. Nathan, That would be sue for libel, if its...

    Nathan,
    That would be sue for libel, if its written, slander if it is spoken. Or, more generally, encompassing both, defamation.

    Just FYI,
    Regards,
    Arman Partamian
  12. Giacomo, You are, of course, free to provide...

    Giacomo,

    You are, of course, free to provide whatever food for thought you like. I was merely suggesting that it will most likely turn out to be unfruitful. But do as you like.

    Regards,...
  13. Do we really want to re-hash all the old...

    Do we really want to re-hash all the old arguments again?

    Giacomo, I understand your position and where you are coming from. I understand that you don't agree with a lot of what Kondo Sensei says...
  14. Thread: SMR Succession

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    As for DR, no thanks regarding the never-ending...

    As for DR, no thanks regarding the never-ending koryu/gendai discussion. posted by Ellis

    What, you got a problem, Ellis??

    ;)

    Best,
    Arman Partamian
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    Are we really having this discussion? I think...

    Are we really having this discussion? I think this must have been covered before. . .SOMEWHERE. . .in some thread??

    I mean, "aikijutsu=soldier=kill"??

    Come on.
    Move along.
    These aren't the...
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    I have worked with a few Yoseikan budo guys in my...

    I have worked with a few Yoseikan budo guys in my day, and I have to say they were among the strongest aikidoka I've worked with. They were also, blessedly, not limp noodles as uke. If you didn't...
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    Dan, No argument about the internal. I've...

    Dan,

    No argument about the internal. I've been working on it in my CMA practice, but I haven't been at it too long. You might have seen from the first aiki expo Don Angier throw Toby Threadgill...
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    Dan, Glad you enjoyed it! I was laughing so...

    Dan,
    Glad you enjoyed it! I was laughing so hard the first time I saw it my co-workers were looking at me as they passed my office.

    Frankly, I think he's on to something with his "water method."...
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    Special Training Methods

    Here is a link for some special training methods to help develop that synergized, linearized, fascia-building martial power.
    Enjoy!
    ...
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    You are going to be VERY difficult to manage in a...

    You are going to be VERY difficult to manage in a class and will be functioning on a level over most teachers you will meet.
    1. You are going to find out that you are unlockable just by "being."
    2....
  21. Giacomo made a joke!! :D That really was funny.

    Giacomo made a joke!! :D

    That really was funny.
  22. Eric, I'm sure someone will PM you about this....

    Eric,

    I'm sure someone will PM you about this. If you haven't received any information in the next few days, let me know and I might be able to help direct some of your inquiries through the...
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    Howard, Training is going well. I will...

    Howard,
    Training is going well. I will certainly pass on your regards. I know a few of us were considering attending Okamoto Sensei's seminar (I can't make it, unfortunately). I'm sure someone...
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    Nice woodwork. Looks like a great place. ...

    Nice woodwork. Looks like a great place.

    Arman Partamian
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    Charlatans who are un-challenged threaten the...

    Charlatans who are un-challenged threaten the longevity of the arts. They take interest away from legitimate instruction, confuse and entice prospective students with an "easier and quicker way to...
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