Hi I'm thinking of start aikdo after Xmas. Is aikdo complicated to learn. As I all ready do san shou kickboxing as well , which I really like very much. Just wondering if I could do both together, as later on in san shou it gets harder. Been told got ground work and self defence work as well.. If any ones done the same love to here for them. :Angel::Angel:
I'd try to find a list of aikido dojos near you, then check out each one. From what little I know of aikido, it can vary in quality and some dojos will not have the focus on self defense or groundwork that you might be looking for. As for if it's too much to take both classes, that depends on your body and your schedule, I think you'd be fine though.
Aikido is know for being very technical. But personally I don't think it's complicated to learn. All you need is a dedication to precision and regular attendance.
Cheers to every one who replyed . Once I get Xmas out the way , start at the one in Killingworth sports centre .
Ground work isn't something that Aikido is particularly known for. It's more about throws and locks. Some can be very technical. Like VERY technical! Don't be discouraged, that just makes it funner to learn IMO. For SD, there appear to be some really great Aikdio schools that focus strongly on the effective techniques of Aikido, but they are few and far between. So the majority of the Aikido schools may not have the most realistic practices and have been strongly criticized for this weakness. If you really want ground work, then maybe do submission wrestling or BJJ. If you really want good SD, don't annoy anyone with a gun or walk in dark alleyways at night time. My understanding of San Shou is that it's kickboxing with takedowns and throws, so I'm not sure whether Aikido can really add anything to what you're already doing. But I hear Aikido is good fun, so your choice
This is a good club to try. There's also a judo class and a WJJF juijitsu class at the Lakeside centre.
If you're already in san shou does your instructor teach any neijia arts? If so you may want to stick to the Chinese side, I find there is a lot more methodical approach to Chinese internal arts for power generation.
if you're really interested in aikido, then try out a couple classes at different places. it can be a very fun and rewarding martial art to do. but it's not really a ground-specific martial art. if you're looking for good all-around standup and ground grappling art, in a word, judo.
Aikido is a pretty technical art and can be discouraging at times. Haven't seen any ground stuff and I know it's not particularly emphasized but with some other grappling training, I'm sure a lot of techniques could transition over. And for self-defense, it's all about how you take and train it. You may find a dojo that focuses more on the spiritual and one that focuses moer on the physical. Just got to find a dojo offering more along the lines of what you're looking for. I think Aikido's biggest contribution towards SD is the attitude you'll more than likely develop. For me, it's partially a journey of losing my ego (which I would say is the motivator for the majority of violence). Don't know anything about the form of kickboxing you're taking but I took Muay Thai a while ago and have found a nice balance between the two arts. EVEN if Aikido doesn't teach you exactly what you're looking for, you'll take something out of it whether it be relaxation, spirituality, clarity, an outlet, etc. If you're looking for a straight-forward-ass-kicking-nametaking Martial Art, Aikido probably isn't the best option haha.
