Assertion: aikido | /r/HasProperty | effective
Facets:
value: very
type: DEGREE
value: as someone
type: OTHER
value: in self-defence
type: PURPOSE
value: in the real world
type: LOCATION
value: certainly
type: MANNER
value: in that respect
type: OTHER
value: for dealing with situations
type: PURPOSE
value: remarkably
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: It also somehow creates an impression that Aikido wouldn’t be as effective as other martial arts for self-defense.
text: The most obvious answer is that Aikido is a remarkably effective form of self-defense which has earned for itself a well-deserved reputation among practitioners of the martial arts.
text: A traditional martial art, Aikido is also an effective way to lose weight and reduce stress.
text: Many people find that Aikido is an effective martial art for dealing with situations similar to this.
text: The majority of street encounters always involve agression by untrained martial artists, so in that respect Aikido can be effective, since most violent assaults involve some sort of bullrushing.
text: Some believe he de-emphasized actual fighting training because he expected all aikidokas to be already proficient in other martial arts, just like himself and most of his immediate apprentices; others believe he did so because he expected his style to be effective without aliveness in training, which brings the additional debate of whether aikido is effective or not (and if not, whether it should be, or how much should it change in order to be); and finally, others don't make such questions because they believe aikido is what it is.
text: Aikido if trained properly certainly can be effective, and based on personal preference I like it most because it works for me (I train in a soft style focused on practicality).
text: In the tired debates of whether aikido is "effective", an often brought up point is that aikido is not meant for one-on-one, squared up, unarmed cage fighting.
text: Re: Is Aikido effective in the real world?
text: Don’t look at the physical form to judge whether aikido is effective in self-defence.
text: Aikido can be effective without having to invest years in practice.
text: Aikido is a noble Art and very effective when it comes to self defense in close range.
text: Would they be effective?
text: I think they'd be as effective as someone training both part-time.
text: Yes, Aikido can be a very effective form of self-defense
text: Aikido can be a very effective form of self-defense.