[keithnz]

this just doesn't work out in practice, I have cross trained with aikido guys, trained with ex aikido black belts who now do BJJ, they struggle to make anything work. Most of it just doesn't work with a resisting opponent, and the time you take to try and do whatever it is you wanted to do tends to cost you losing position or being joint locked or choked out. About the best thing from aikido once you learn BJJ and learn to establish position and control is some nice wrist locks