Ola,

How about this:

A convincing atemi (from Uke's perspective) comes from the knowledge
that Nage is in a position and has the capability to deliver a solid
blow.  As a nage, the best way to convince Uke that this is the case is
actually to be in the position and have the capability of delivering a
solid blow.  So I think Mike is probably right about training to strike
well.

And of course just because you can doesn't mean that you have to.  This
is where the spirit of Aikido lies.

Ben

On Sunday, October 17, 2004, at 05:14  PM, Mike Allen wrote:

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> G'Day everyone,
> I just joined this group at the invitation of Sensei Sunter.  What a
> good
> idea Andrew to get things going here in Sydney.  Now I hadn't noticed
> how
> long this group has been up and running but there is not much action
> on the
> email front.  Or am I not receiving the discussions?
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> Here is something I have been pondering.  How does atemi fit with the
> spirit
> of Aikido training?  I mean should you train to do it?  And if so why?
>  And
> in what way?
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> I personally feel you should train to strike what you are aiming at, at
> anytime, any place and from any position with maximum power.
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> 'This is not Aikido' I here some of you scream subconsciously.  So
> what do
> you think?  To answer I think you will have to define what Aikido's
> aims are
> and even what your idea of aikido is or what your goal in training
> aikido
> is.
>
> Mike Allen
> Sydney
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Ben Phillips
Biological Sciences A08
University of Sydney
NSW 2006
Australia

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