Reopening.
Obviously, shoveling is a frequently used tactic in aikido, because it makes it easier to get your opponent out of the ring.
Why most of you are hating on shovelers is because;
A: They are not using any real skill by shoveling
B: It is a "noob" technique
C: Because you lose to them
Toribash involves manipulation of your various joints to achieve an end, that might be getting the most points in a match, or removing your opponent from the dojo.
This is win or lose, there is no middle ground. The means in which you win or lose does not matter. Shoveling is the future of aikido, and it needs to be understood that the only way this will end is not by focusing all of your hate on those who shovel, but by effectively countering said shovel. If you can't face that, go play another mod.
Regardless, this is all off topic.
If you want a shoveling debate, this
discussion board is right here.
This is still a tutorial.
Last edited by evets; Feb 14, 2010 at 06:20 AM.