Aikido

The martial art it self is very elegant and graceful. The training on the other hand was brutal. Again that depends on the instructor. I used to compete internationally in the world kubuto federation, so my training was very aggressive. I think I got hurt way more in training then I ever did in competition.

I will agree with barbinj. I would dare to say the better martial artist knows how to end a fight before the first punch is thrown.

I used to train in Tae Kwon Do when I was younger. I left it to train in hap ki do for that very reason. Tae Kwon Do has very good form and is an impressive martial art, but it just wasn't really practical for real life scenarios.

 

Damon, do you study pressure points in Ai ki do?

 

I have a little, I think some dojos teach them, but I've mostly trained in a "softer" aikido so they are not normally taught in our dojo. You can learn a lot from people after class if you know how to ask right. There is one little old guy that knows all about them, but he would rather show you one to help you feel better than one to use in a fight. I defiantly train more for life than for a fight, I feel that if you got in a fight you probably messed up at life some time not too long before the fight. When I think about it I fight with myself over my fish tank enough keep me on my toes

 

That's funny. It reminded me of why I got into reefkeefing. I started my business three years ago, and had to make a choice between martial arts and work. I do a lot of very heavy lifting, and can't afford to get hurt when I work for myself. I needed something positive to occupy myself. We also decided that watching TV was a huge waste of time, and that we were better off with addictive hobbies. ;D

 

I think about the human need to watch something in that way a bit, I was told it has something to do with when humans sat around campfires sharing stories and information. I completely agree tv is no good, and especially when compared to a nice reef .

 

very true, I've studied an interesting mix, but I think if you truly spend some time to get to know a dojo there are going to be some interesting little things that cross over in ways. Our dojo takes some time in doing things and I don't think I've ever seen anyone get to shodan in under 5 years and that would be on the fast side, but who would respect a belt if you did not have to work for it.
Nice pic, is that a back side air or a nolie 180? ether way nice pop. Boarding (skate,snow,surf) has always a lot like jo kata for me, good stuff!