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Kensai
Black Belt
Joined: 05 Jul 2002
Posts: 1415
Location: Britain
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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.
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LeaF
Black Belt
Joined: 31 Jul 2002
Posts: 1012
Location: North of the 49
Styles: Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo
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The katana is a very cool weapon, so far I am still stuck with my wooden bokken though 
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Kensai
Black Belt
Joined: 05 Jul 2002
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Location: Britain
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| Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2003 11:08 am Post subject: |
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So am I, until 4th Dan.  |
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LeaF
Black Belt
Joined: 31 Jul 2002
Posts: 1012
Location: North of the 49
Styles: Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo
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ah... I get to learn the Katanna at 1st dan, 1 more grading 
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Kensai
Black Belt
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Location: Britain
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| Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2003 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Oh nice, easy for some. I got another 11 years yet. |
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LeaF
Black Belt
Joined: 31 Jul 2002
Posts: 1012
Location: North of the 49
Styles: Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo
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yea will it's still at least 2 more years for me 
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KENSHI
Yellow Belt
Joined: 28 Mar 2002
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| Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2003 6:43 am Post subject: |
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ugh....... I'm new member in aikidojo, so I'm still learn barehand techniques
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Kensai
Black Belt
Joined: 05 Jul 2002
Posts: 1415
Location: Britain
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| Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2003 8:34 am Post subject: |
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Dont worry Kenshi, so am I.
What style do you study? |
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Ghost-Ranger
White Belt
Joined: 08 Feb 2003
Posts: 13
Styles: Muay Thai
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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?
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Kensai
Black Belt
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Location: Britain
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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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