Aikitaiji is neither Aikido nor T'ai Chi Ch'uan as commonly understood. It's not anything new either. It's a compilation that I found useful after deleting things that didn't work for me. Aikitaiji is a two-point perspective on soft martial art. The best example to distinguish Aikitaiji is the way we engage in the cooperative but slightly competitive practice of Push-hands. Positive, playful competition adds realism (because your partner isn't just taking a dive). It's a direct encounter with flow when conducted in a playful manner. Aikido players could find proper Push-hands a very useful...