DanH Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJS Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 expect to devote a large portion of your life befor you can use the techniques succesfully under the stress of a real situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanH Posted January 14, 2004 Author Share Posted January 14, 2004 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
equaninimus Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Your Aikido will probably become more comfortable in three or four years. There are many on this board who would never use the adjective "good" to describe Seagal or his technique. As for training in Japan, unless you do an instructor course (usually by invitation only) there is likely to be little difference between training in the US and training in Japan, with the exception of being able to understand the instruction. There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoju Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I dont think that it's ever too late to get to the point where its second nature in any activity or MA. When I started training, I was 23 (a whole year and some months ago). I'm finding that it comes relatively quick. I think there's even an advantage to the fact that we're through our growth spurts and puberty, so you've developed & are comfortable with your body. I would say I'm learning a fast rate, but I've also fenced for so many years, that a lot of reaction times are relatively small and whatnots. But, the moral of this ramble - 24 is not too late at all to start training in a MA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
equaninimus Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Cool. What's your favourite event? Foil, epee, or sabre? I like sabre, but have also competed in foil. Epee bores me. There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineGuy Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I've actually heard quite a few good things about Segal's technique...at the risk of sounding ignorant and getting flamed, what's the deal? Wolverine1st Dan - Kalkinodo"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a q-tip""There is no spoon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Practice is the key _ Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Yeah I heard they've got creamed. Somone love oneSomone love twoI love one That one is myself just have been turn down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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