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| At the beginning of every class, students sit facing the sensei. |

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| In aikido, the one who is attacked blends with the attacker. |

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| Kokyu dosa is an important excercise for developing strong ki. |

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| Effortless power is a goal in aikido. |

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| Even in play, there is much to be learned about aikido. |
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| The sensei demonstrates a technique on a student. |

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| It is important to control the attacker. |

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| Properly done, size is unimportant in aikido. |

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| In randori, students practice blending with multiple attackers. |

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| Students of all sizes practice together. |
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