DanH

Yes. Read it again (seriously)

TJs, are you referring to aikido or any MA? I boxed and took karate when i was younger. Both for about a year. A few years later I got into a scuffle and used some of the moves on the attacker. I was surprised to say the least. Also, what about my other questions? Thanks

Hi, just started taking martial arts again (aikido). I took Karate when I was younger and learned the basics . I have a few questions 1. I'm 24. Is it too late to get to a point where aikido is 2nd nature? I noticed most guys that are very good started when they were younger. But then again, I dont think Seagal got very good until he was in his 30s right? 2. I read the post on Japan. Is training in Japan that much better than getting training here? My master is Japanese and is traditional but I still wonder sometimes. I even went and looked at the schedules of Japan dojos online. They are very similar to US dojo schedules (childrens classes, women's classes, etc). Do they just train more in japan? Train harder? Or can you find the same level of instruction if you look hard enough here? 3. Back in the old days of Japan, they trained from sunrise to sundown correct? Do any martial art STUDENTS, still do this over in Japan? Or is it more like a westerner schedule (ie: train after work) Thank you