aefibird Posted January 4, 2004 Author Posted January 4, 2004 Well, I had my first aikido lesson today... and I loved it! It was wierd being an absolute beginner again and quite strange wearing a white belt again too. lol. We did a lot of techniques, most of which I will have probably forgotten by tomorrow and as for practicing forward rolls...OUCH! I was never very good at them when I did them at school, which is about 8 years ago now, and I haven't done any since. Still, I'm sure my pathetic attempts kept the other aikidoka amused. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
equaninimus Posted January 4, 2004 Posted January 4, 2004 Aikido is always a good complement to a striking art, although some styles of Aikido, like Yoshinkan, are quite "combative" in their own right. I did Yoshinkan for six years in the '90s, and have been practicing once a week with a Tomiki group for the last few months. You may find that Aikido opens your eyes to a lot of techniques in Karate in a different way. There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm!
Ripper Posted January 8, 2004 Posted January 8, 2004 You may find that Aikido opens your eyes to a lot of techniques in Karate in a different way.I think you made the right decision, aefibird and the statement above from equanimus couldn't be better. Especially when you like to reverse engineer katas you'll find a lot of use of the aikido lessons. René
equaninimus Posted January 8, 2004 Posted January 8, 2004 You will find irimi-nage in (among other places) Gojushiho-sho, Tekki Nidan, and Kanku-Dai. Just an example. It should also help your kumite as you become more proficient in Aikido, thanks to the emphasis on tai sabaki type movements. There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm!
ramymensa Posted February 27, 2004 Posted February 27, 2004 Aikido is a good choise in my opinion. The falling thing takes time to master. Take care. Don't push yourself too much and try to make all the rolls in a correct manner, otherwise it would hurt A LOT World Shotokan Karate
aefibird Posted February 29, 2004 Author Posted February 29, 2004 Oh yes, I know that the rolls hurt A LOT if not done properly!! lol I'm loving the Aikido training that I'm doing and I can see the positive affedt that it has had on my karate already. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
ramymensa Posted March 1, 2004 Posted March 1, 2004 I did some rolls and falls and once i fell wrong. No need to say I've busted two ribs and feel pain whenever attempting another roll. I guess for now this part of MA training is over for me Can't even bend properly. World Shotokan Karate
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