[Paul11]

Yes, understood. But you know that we all practice exaggerated moves for practice.

Most people can't fight and most martial arts folk tend not to pick street fights. for example, most of the training for police in the states is based on Aikido and it works pretty well because most people on the street aren't muy thai masters.

lastly, I would only be kicking under two circumstances. A) Only low kicks to break a knee, or B) if I was super ass fast and strong. I've never really met someone whos kick was so strong and fast that they could kick high without the kick being nuetralized. then, well, you only have one foot on the ground.

I don't think one system is better than another. It depends on the person. Aikido just fit for me. My first teacher was a student of the founder and 82 years old when I met him. He is no longer living. When he was 82 years old and I was 27, he nearly kicked my ass.