15 Sep 05
Originally posted by MorrenI practiced until my 4th knee surgery.
Anyone here practice the martial art of aikido? I do (4th kyu), and I'm hoping I actually get to go to the dojo this week. Side jobs have kept me so busy.
Anyway, just askin. 🙂
Aikido is, in my opinion, one of the superior martial arts.
Good luck to you and may your opponents know the unequalled power of your kote gaeshi! 😀
15 Sep 05
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Originally posted by Morreni'm curious about taking up a martial art, and there are so many from which to choose-- can you explain why Aikido is superior to other martial arts?
It's the shiho nage they need to worry about -- I fear I'm going to break someone's shoulder one of these days. 😛
And it's the nikkyo _I_ have to worry about. The friends at the dojo just love to pull that one on me!
I agree, it is a very good martial art; of the superior, indeed.
15 Sep 05
Originally posted by Darth SpongeNo that statement is not true, speaking as a aikidoka, no single MA can claim to be superior, each has advantages & disadvantages. Thats why many professional fighters cross train in other types of MAs. If you want to take up one, you best bet is to see what clubs are around in your area, go and have a look (most clubs will let you have a free trial lesson), & see which one captures your imagination & best suits you & your reasons for training.
i'm curious about taking up a martial art, and there are so many from which to choose-- can you explain why Aikido is superior to other martial arts?
16 Sep 05
Originally posted by Darth SpongeFrom my point of view, it helped me focus on, well focus. On the concept of redirection, compared to "fighting fire with fire". (Redirecting a punch instead of punching back after/as you get hit...)
i'm curious about taking up a martial art, and there are so many from which to choose-- can you explain why Aikido is superior to other martial arts?
That thought alone is really what helped me "calm" my early 20's. 🙂
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Originally posted by jimmyb270many take up a martial art when they are teenagers and young adults. but as one reach their 30's and 40's, the motives for continued study is no longer for physical skills, rather, the motive is to polish one's budo spirit.
I did ju jitsu at university and really want to get back into it. It has a lot in common with Aikido, which was derived from it. Ju jitsu is probably less formalised and more practical in a real self defense situation though.
on a side note, a good way to judge a martial arts school is the number of senior adult students. if you see many students with 5-to-10 years practice, then that's a strong testimonial to the value of the school.