It is said that aikido is 90% atemi. Atemi, or strikes designed to weaken or distract your opponent, are absolutely critical to aikido. In this video, Calderon Sensei discusses the importance of developing your atemi, striking with honesty, and how you can use atemi to your advantage.
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