Kensai Posted February 12, 2003 Author Posted February 12, 2003 Its difficult to answer that Ghost. As its down to you, and your dedication to it. Aikido is probably the ANTI - Mauy Thai. If I list the problems I have with the style, then you can make a better decision: Hard to find a good school. Hard to make it work. Hard to use Ki. Takes some 4-7 years to be able to use. Weapons come later in training No "real" blocks. No Shin kicks. No full contact sparring. Why I LOVE Aikido. Gives a understanding of energy movement. You learn KATANA! Wrist locks. Helps in life, other than Martial Abilities. Unique Throws. Great Hertiage. Can make you a truely powerful person in every sence. Just IMHO ofcourse.
LeaF Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 You learn KATANA! The katana is a very cool weapon, so far I am still stuck with my wooden bokken though Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo, 17 Years Old 1st kyu Brown Belt in in Goju Ryu Karate-do, & Shodan in Okinawan KobudoGiven enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result.I AM CANADIAN
LeaF Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 ah... I get to learn the Katanna at 1st dan, 1 more grading Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo, 17 Years Old 1st kyu Brown Belt in in Goju Ryu Karate-do, & Shodan in Okinawan KobudoGiven enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result.I AM CANADIAN
Kensai Posted February 13, 2003 Author Posted February 13, 2003 Oh nice, easy for some. I got another 11 years yet.
LeaF Posted February 14, 2003 Posted February 14, 2003 yea will it's still at least 2 more years for me Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo, 17 Years Old 1st kyu Brown Belt in in Goju Ryu Karate-do, & Shodan in Okinawan KobudoGiven enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result.I AM CANADIAN
KENSHI Posted February 15, 2003 Posted February 15, 2003 ugh....... I'm new member in aikidojo, so I'm still learn barehand techniques 1000 kilometres journey started from one single step.
Kensai Posted February 15, 2003 Author Posted February 15, 2003 Dont worry Kenshi, so am I. What style do you study?
Ghost-Ranger Posted February 16, 2003 Posted February 16, 2003 Thanks Yeh Ive read all about what aikido involves though i thought only 1 style covered the weapons! Time... i have plenty of, but the only thing that would disuade me from taking it is the lack of schools there are none in my local area but out of interest what would u say makes a good school and are there things u can spot if u go alongfor an induction? -Give As You Expect To Get-
Kensai Posted February 16, 2003 Author Posted February 16, 2003 Well, Especially in Aikido, make sure the linage is there, as Aikido unlike most arts is VERY easy to trace back to O Sensei. You also have to have a good feel for it. Make sure the Sensei does not cover everything in the first lesson. Be weary of clubs that do weapons training right at the beginning of your training. ALL Aikido styles do atleast 3 weapons, Tanto, Bokken and Jo.
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