The Loyal Opposition & The Practice of Aikido

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  • Jonathan Miller-Lane Middlebury College

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https://doi.org/10.18002/rama.v2i2.302

Abstract

Discussions regarding martial arts often focus on the unique manner in which different styles respond to a set of common attacks. Indeed, it is in these unique responses that most martial arts distinguish themselves. However, this paper examines the role of the aggressor during training; specifically, in the martial art of Aikido and draws an analogy between the role of an aggressor during Aikido practice and the actions of a member of the loyal opposition in a democracy. A commitment to a set of rules that govern and protect the participants and a commitment to maintain a rich, creative tension mark both the vibrant interactions of an Aikido dojo and democratic life in a multicultural society.

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WILKIE, W. (1940, November 11). Loyal opposition’s constructive criticism. National Radio Address. http://www.usa-patriotism.com/tribute/speeches/willkie1.htm Acceso 15 de septiembre de 2005

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Published

2012-07-18

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Miller-Lane, J. (2012). The Loyal Opposition & The Practice of Aikido. Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas, 2(2), 64–81. https://doi.org/10.18002/rama.v2i2.302

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2007)

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