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Jeffrey Allen U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.86 Clarity of Response 9.89 Timeliness 9.93 Politeness 9.93 Total Questions 128	I hold a sixth degree black belt and I am one of the few foreigners to hold an instructors certificate from this federation issued by the Korean Government. I belong to the International Hapkido Federation, child of Daito-Ryu-Aikijujutsu. I am more than happy to share my experiences and knowledge. www.hapkiyoosool.com
Keith Patton Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 31	I can answer questions regarding Aikido, particularly a highly advanced form of Tomiki Aikido, primarily concerned with self defence in real situations. I can address the basic techniques, releases, and the advanced kata as well as high level concepts of constant movement (kihara), balance breaking (kuzushi), internalization of techniques and chaining of techniques. Can also offer guidance in what to look for in selecting a dojo and an instructor.
Judith Warner U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.72 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 9.91 Total Questions 123	I hold a 5th degree black belt in aikido and co-chief instructor at an aikido dojo in upstate New York. I have written a book on the application of aikido`s mind/body state of centering in everyday life. I would be happy to share my understanding of aikido in response to questions on the martial art of aikido.
David R. Organ Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.75 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 9.50 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 11	I can answer any question relating to Ki Society (Shin Shin Toitsu) Aikido and to the application of Aikido towards defence in real-world hostile/violent encounters. I certainly don't have all the answers, but I believe strongly in research and will study all answers before replying.
J Richard Seavitt Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.71 Clarity of Response 9.76 Timeliness 9.82 Politeness 9.94 Total Questions 101	I have an extensive background in Japanese martial arts - both classical and modern - and classical Japanese culture. I also study the Japanese language. In the rest of my life, I do biomedical research in cancer biology, vaccines, and immunology.

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2009-09-26 i don't know:

Hello Mehdi. You've asked a difficult question - it's not one I can answer with a simple yes-no answer. I'll answer this way: Now, people will tell you Aikido is great for street defense; others

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