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After signing his record book (eimeiroku), I was invited to grab his arms. Kimura Sensei instructed me to use all my ability to resist,
and only when I said that I was ready would he initiate his technique. I held my grip very firmly, yet with sensitivity, so that I could
resist any movement quickly, right from the beginning (well, at least that’s what I thought). When I said, “I’m ready,” I was instantly
thrown backwards onto a sofa standing in his office. I repeated my attempt many times, yet every time it seemed like my power or
resistance was completely useless. It crossed my mind that my entire body refused to obey me. I could not resist at any time, I could
not use any power. It seemed like all my power had disappeared, or that I had completely forgotten how to use it! Not only there was
no momentum in my attack, but also the technique worked right against my applied power, without blending with it in a way typical of
aikido. It was against any principles known to me. What’s more surprising, I could not release my grip to prevent the throw!