I just started Aikido

[fogwall]

Sup guys,

I just started Aikido, yesterday. I always wanted to practice a martial arts but was always unable to;mostly because of money. Now that I graduated from college and I have a steady job, I decided to go ahead and do it.

My hurt shoulder was also another reason why I didn't take up a martial arts. About 6 years ago I hurt my left shoulder playing basketball at the local park (those new yorkers can be really ruff). My shoulder still gives me problems if I throw puches, feels like it will pop out of the socket.

I'm not a violent person. I don't ever want to get into fights, but I would like to know that I can defend myself if some hooligan comes to attack me. Because of these reasons, I chose Aikido as my martial art.

I've been comming to this site and reading the Aikido postings. There was a lot of good stuff, but I have to say that this user named Sonshu really kills the excitment of Aikido as he is always saying how he thinks Aikido is 'Not a complete art'. I know these are things that I'm going to deal with regardless, and there's always someone that will critisize anything you do, but man, this kinda thing is depressing. I know different opinions make earth the beautiful place that it is, and I wouldn't have it any other way, but I'm human, and sometimes these things affect me. Sonshu, I'm not telling you to change your ways, be yourself.

I'm planning to stick with aikido for at least 7 years, but I have to be sure that this is the art for me. Aikidokas, from your experiences, how good/difficult/fun has Aikido been for you? If you had the chance to start over again, would you stick with Aikido or choose a different MA?

thanks

[aikiwolfie]

Welcome to the forum. :)

In 7 years time Aikido will be in your blood and you'll forget you were only gunna stick with it for 7 years. Personally I don't think you should be so quick to put a time limit on how long you will practice. Aikido has a lot to offer and 7 years just isn't enough. Try a life time. :)

If I had the time over again to choose I'd take Aikido everytime. I'd say my first year and a half was the most difficult time. This covered the most basic attacks and ways to move in Aikido. After that everything else just seemed to be an expansion on these ideas. Bit by bit the peices just seemed to fall into place.

Personaly I'd say Aikidoka are learning basics until they acheive 1st dan. I don't think up until the point where you've learned how to move, how to make ukemi, how to make uke properly and how to attack properly you are learning Aikido. You only really begin to learn when people can perform techniques on you without holding back too much.

[bigd]

aikido is something unique you know its the only art that two practicioners wouldent fight . you got to get use to it the fluent motion its a soft style but i think it s effective its not the art that makes the practiceoner its the practicioner that makes the art

[fogwall]

thanks for the replies guys. aikiwolfie, I will stick with Aikido at least 7 years. I want to give it a good change. I hoping that it becomes a way of life rather than just a martial arts; if that is the case, I will stick with if for life.

[aikiwolfie]

That's kewl, I forgot to say good luck and enjoy your practice fog. :)

[fogwall]

Thanks

[Budd]

Congrats, fogwall, I won't speak for Sonshu, but in the context that I interpret his criticism, I think he's correct. That being said, there's no reason that aikido cannot be a complete martial art for you.

Which is really the important thing in the long run, right? :)

[aikinoob]

Congrats, fogwall, I won't speak for Sonshu, but in the context that I interpret his criticism, I think he's correct. That being said, there's no reason that aikido cannot be a complete martial art for you.

Which is really the important thing in the long run, right? :)




Where did Sonshu post in this thread?

If you take 7 years of aikido and put in the work, you'll be able to defend yourself and much more. Unless you spend 7 years in lotus position trying to locate your ki that is...

[Budd]

Aikinoob,

I'm going to show you the water . . . can't make you drink, but . . .

but I have to say that this user named Sonshu really kills the excitment of Aikido as he is always saying how he thinks Aikido is 'Not a complete art'.

All better now?

[aikiscotsman]

If you ever get the chance to train in south florida look up Stefanie Yap. You will love what she is doing. she is more powerful than most guys ive ever trained with. www.aikidosouthflorida.com

If you see her tel her Stefen from Scotland says hi

[aikinoob]

Aikinoob,

I'm going to show you the water . . . can't make you drink, but . . .



All better now?



sorry, my morning coffee obviously isn't having its desired effect.

[Budd]

Doesn't it suck when caffiene just doesn't work the way it used to?

[aikiwolfie]

Budd has a bunny rabbit .... I'm scared now ... :confused: LMAO

[Budd]

;) Be afraid. Be very afraid.

[Budd]

[Leksikon]

The bunny scares me...

Good luck with your training Fogwall :)

[aikiwolfie]

LMAO having seen the pictures of budd sparring with some BJJ guys.....I'm very very very scared of the bunny. LMAO :yeleyes: :cry: Why were their heads at his groin :confused: only j/k :Angel: