I used to practice Taekwondo. At that time it was a very tough Martial Art - almost as tough as Kokshin Karate. After it became an Olympic discipline the Martial Art turned into a Dance with touching kicks and yells.
Agree, some Aikido schools(especialy europian) take the exterior picture and have just a little content.
I myself have had that experience - not the best to be honest. But -
If you met the girls that have been practicing in our school...