(Readings corner) Training in Aikido at our Humble Dojo is a personal improvement, not a competition. In our western culture, its pretty hard not to feel competitive in aikido training. But youll learn aikido quicker and deeper if you can resist this temptation and turn it into a personal study. Going slow is better. You can find the feel of aikido. The wish to accomplish tends to make us want to speed up when its better to go slow. Going slow actually helps in a practical way because it gives the nervous system the time to experience the movements from the inside out--to feel the movement--which is how it is actually learned. Learn to do more with less This approach helps to overcome the almost irresistible urge to do aikido, particularly with muscle or force. If you learn to do more with less, youll have to find the aiki way of doing things. Experiment as much as possible. Discover the full envelope of a form. Knowing where things dont work is as useful as knowing where things do work. Never do anything that feels dangerous or beyond your capabilities at the time. Aikido is an intelligent art. The old maxim, no pain, no gain should be replaced with no brain, no gain. Dont put yourself on the sidelines because youve ignored your bodys warnings. And learning self-defense may mean defending yourself from bullies in your own dojo. Always take care of yourself. Be sure to ask your partner to slow down or go easier if you feel youre not ready for a particular level of training. If for some reason they dont respond appropriately, stop training with them. Let your training be filled with joy! If youre not having a good time, you may be missing the point of aikido training.
Posted on: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 17:32:43 +0000
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