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The second stage is to redirect the attack and unbalance the attacker. Blending with an attack often includes just not being at the point of intended impact. Extending past the point of intended impact reduces the power and control exerted by the strike. As one blends with the strike, one begins to take control and redirect it. Usually following a circular path, this redirection continues towards a kuzushi, or until the momentum and inertia create unbalance. An unbalanced opponent or attacker is easiest to handle. He will follow the redirection in an attempt to regain balance. The principle of redirect and unbalance applies to facing any opponent, with or without a weapon.

The third stage is to throw or control the attacker. While many people do not immediately think of weapons as instruments for throwing an attacker or applying a control technique, they actually work very well. Perhaps the unexpectedness of their utilization in this fashion adds to their effectiveness. While there may be some debate about atemi, or striking, in aikido, there is no debate about the effectiveness and efficiency of utilizing a weapon specifically designed for that purpose. Atemi in empty-hand aikido techniques is often reserved for distraction and unbalancing, unless it is more of a self-defense situation and application. In weapons training, striking, throwing, and control are all viable and valuable options.