Do (aikido) or show off mechanics (aikidoka) ?

I was watching:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cupnsUDyjuA
Michael Jackson-In the closet
Nice moves !

Gurdjeef

Some uke and some teachers i've meet/ seen, are against learning aikido. They express their goals (i.e. being a soft martial art teacher; by the way a romanian MA federation had later labeled aikido as full-contact MA). Some tell me to change my fighting automatisms, for different reasons, all under my "own" "best" interest.
("be prepared, not scared" link + quote)

jitsu-ki-kyo

Steven Seagal, said an article, regrets that they didn't pay atention to Morihei's spiritual teachings. They were more interested in fighting, sweating, ...

Thanks, Michael !

"You Better Run, You Better Do What You Can
Don't Wanna See No Blood, Don't Be A Macho Man
You Wanna Be Tough, Better Do What You Can
So Beat It, But You Wanna Be Bad

Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
No One Wants To Be Defeated
Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight
It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right
Just Beat It, Beat It
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They're Out To Get You, Better Leave While You Can
Don't Wanna Be A Boy, You Wanna Be A Man
You Wanna Stay Alive, Better Do What You Can
So Beat It, Just Beat It
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You Have To Show Them That You're Really Not Scared
You're Playin' With Your Life, This Ain't No Truth Or Dare
... "
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkGOiS75Lwk
Michael Jackson - Beat It

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Aikido - article

http://www.newropeans-magazine.org/content/view/5140/45/
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The underlying ethic in Aikido is Stop the violence, don't hurt the other guy, an action-oriented ethic that improves upon the concept of "turning the other cheek," an ethic which was honored in practice by Master Miyagi. It is an ethic quite identical to the western medical ethical principal of beneficence to maximize good and to minimize harm.
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http://english.pravda.ru/news/society/26-06-2007/94038-chan-0
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Filming their first movie together, kung fu stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li are a bit fed up with questions about who is the better fighter.

"A cup of coffee and a cup of tea - both are drinks," Li said in an interview on Chan's official Web site. "Can you tell me which one is better? It's hard to say. Sometimes you want to drink coffee, and sometimes you want to drink tea."

Jackie Chan, Jet Li (Cinemablend)

The action stars are currently shooting "The Forbidden Kingdom" in China.
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"What he learned and what I learned are different," Li said on Chan's Web site. Chan said in his blog that Li is the better fighter.

They offer a contrast in martial arts styles. Trained in Peking Opera, Chan is known for his defensive, dance-like moves. Li, a former national kung fu champion in China, tends to dominate his on-screen opponents.

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He also praised Chan's on-set etiquette.

"He takes care of all of us, everyone on the set. He makes sure they have enough water, he gives us hats and clothes ... He cares if people get hurt and is concerned about security. He really cares about everyone. Thats our Big Brother Jackie," Li said.

Schwarzenegger to play himself in Stallone film

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090225/ap_en_mo/people_schwarzenegger_stallone

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – ... Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ... playing himself ... in a movie by Sylvester Stallone.

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Shooting on the film, "The Expendables," will begin March 28 in Brazil and move to New Orleans for two months.
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Stallone writes, directs and stars in the movie, a film about a group of mercenaries trying to overthrow a South American dictator. It also stars Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Mickey Rourke and Forest Whitaker.

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Why do we shake hands with people ?

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The origin of the handshake lies in medieval history. By offering a right hand to a stranger, a hand that could otherwise be used to draw a sword, men were overtly displaying their intentions of peace toward one another. Nowadays, from signing a treaty to settling a bet with friends, "shaking on it" remains a symbolic sign of agreement.

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