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[B]Training: The significance of training "intent".[/B] - 7 Replies
From: Yann Golanski on 5. Jan 2005, 01:37pm
We have good days and bad days. At times, I want to just have a bash and bounce myself and others off the Mat. Then intent and "aggression" are there. At other times, I want to see connections, threads and themes in what I do. Taking the technique slowly and working out what basics are used here and there. Those two are different training intensities but are both worthwhile -- at least for myself.
Certainly the higher the grade that faster and harder you can apply technique because they know how to get out of it without hurting themselves. Sometimes, we do get hit and bruise but after all, we are doing a martial art not dancing. Those things are part of the package.
Of course, safety is paramount in whatever you do not just in Aikido. I remember a thread about Aikido driving back in the olden days of the board -- OK, not that olden.
[B]General: How sweet is this?[/B] - 3 Replies
From: Dazzler on 5. Jan 2005, 01:52pm
ps....Is that you george? :blush:
[B]AikiWeb System: Tsunami Relief Donations[/B] - 11 Replies
From: siwilson on 5. Jan 2005, 12:12am
Just been on the PayPal website and they are collecting for UNICEF! http://donations.paypal.com/
They are waiving all fees for the donations, so surely they must do the same for our Red Cross appeal!!??
[B]General: Earthquake & Tidal Wave![/B] - 25 Replies
From: siwilson on 5. Jan 2005, 12:22am
Yet another way to give as well as www.dec.org.uk and http://www.aikiweb.com/store/disaster.html there is now a UNICEF appeal run by PayPal:
http://donations.paypal.com/
[B]General: Diffusing a fight?[/B] - 13 Replies
From: stuartjvnorton on 5. Jan 2005, 12:53am
Just some observations:
As 1 half of the impending fight:
"Sorry mate. My fault." (tenkan) goes a long way to avoid a lot of fights, as does "Having a good night?" (irimi) or "Let's get a drink. My shout."
Or a combination.
Distraction, get them chatting about positive things.
Usually people are decent & you might have caught them at the wrong time.
As the thrid party:
Similar rules to above.
Apologise for your friend being a bit of a dropkick, ask him how his night's going, comment on how many hot girls are around. Distract him, give reasons to do something other than get in a fight with your mate.
Shout him a drink. People who are drunk usually like another drink. Make sure he comes with you though, away from your mate.
[B]General: Dojo Floor[/B] - 26 Replies
From: eyrie on 5. Jan 2005, 01:53am
Does anyone (in Australia) know where I can source suitable training mats - preferably Queensland?
Thanks.
[B]General: AAA, Andrew Sato Sensei[/B] - 1 Replies
From: akiy on 5. Jan 2005, 06:35am
Sigh. I wanted to give people the benefit of the doubt (my doubt) that this discsussion could take place with civility. I've gone and excised all but the first post as some of them clearly cross the line of respectful dialog.
This thread is closed.
-- Jun
[B]Training: Am I too old to start?[/B] - 30 Replies
From: nyaikido on 5. Jan 2005, 04:55am
Bottom line: right now, today, you're as young as you're ever going to be.
[B]Feedback: AikiChat[/B] - 1 Replies
From: MaylandL on 5. Jan 2005, 04:38am
Hello Jun
Great idea, I'm in. I would suggest that it would be a good idea if the chat is moderated so we don't get off topic. Maybe Jun, you should be the moderator. :)
[B]Techniques: No Touch Throws[/B] - 112 Replies
From: eyrie on 5. Jan 2005, 06:43am
Actually, that would be Newton's Law of Physics...
:straightf
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