Just to let you know, this isn't going to be one of those questions where I ask "which Martial Art is the best and which should I take". I simply want to know some of the major ups and downs from the insiders on one of the most underrated MAs I can think of (I know that for sure).
See the thread "Strengths and Weaknesses" under the Aikido topic. Post #4 or so, by Knife Fighter, answers this question.
Knifefighters post tells the full story really apart from breakfalling, which is not only something really valuable to learn, but is also a real buzz when your flying through the air and get up unhurt (usually) with a smile on your face hope you enjoy Aikido! Tim