Hmmmmm
Now, Aikido is something I know a little about. The only reason that students are taught to fall is so they don't get bones broken and/or joints dilocated etc.
Having used Aikido in 'close-range interpersonal crisis management' I can vouch for its effectiveness on those who DON'T know how to absorb the technique and fall safely.
having said that, there are several 'McDojos' I've visited where the teaching is less than satisfactory.
(, Thu 2 Jun 2011, 11:28, Reply)