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Younger man A was practicing with older man B who is big, strong, doesn't like to move, and is very muscly. A had a hard time moving B because of his smaller built, plus the fact that he was not very centered or aligned. In order to make something happen, he did everything he could, including twisting himself into knots. Unfortunately, it still did not work. I asked A after practice, "How was practice with B? I hope you find it educational." A, looking rather frustrated, seemed perplexed by my words. He explained to me what he was trying to do with B, but B did not respond in ways that he expected. "He makes me wonder what the nage is supposed to do and what the uke is supposed to do." A said. Being stuck with a bigger, stronger partner and cannot do a thing? Oh, I remember how it feels. I have been there before. Many, many times. "You want something from B. But you know what? You will never get it." I said plainly. A just stood ther
