Has anyone ever taking Akido for a martial art and is it worth the money??

Answer 1

no i`vie never taken but i would if i could.it`s great how they can teach you to make your attacker hurt themselves by redirection of energy.it`s so cool.i would go for it if i was you.tko

Answer 2

I'm an Aikido student and I feel like I'm getting the bargin of a lifetime.

However, that's me. Aikido is something _I_ fell in love with. That is a subjective answer and the only kind for such a question.

I will say this though. All arts have their good and bad points. Some are pretty brutal - that may be good or bad in your mind. Some are really complicated and subtle - taking a LONG time to become martially effective (if that is your reason for training), but more challenging in a way you might like.

I've done Shorin Ryu Karate and messed around with some other stuff and Aikido, I think, is probably the most challenging there is. Which is why it takes so long to become effective compared to many other arts. That's why some people love it and some people hate it.

Either way, its the person, not the style that makes a good martial artist - no matter what style they study.

Answer 3

Its very worth it. You'll find that martial arts classes will affect your whole life in a very positive way (and learning to defend yourself is a great perk). Theres something you just can't get anywhere else in the knowledge that you're safe even when you're alone. And that you know WHAT to do and HOW to do it if something comes up. Not to mention the effect it will have on your body control. People don't realize how clumsy we are with our bodies until you really get used to the precision movements you get out of martial arts. My advice is to visit a few local dojos of different arts and ask to attend for a day or two (or just watch) to see if you're interested. Your instructor should be able to answer the questions why and how for any technique. In other words they need to know why the technique works and why they do it one way rather than another. "Because its tradition" or "because thats how it is done" is not an answer. (Though yes. Some techniques and forms are taught not because they are to be used, but because they prepare you for other techniques later that can be used)

Answer 4

Akido is one of the coolest martial arts. Don't worry about the money.

If you just want to beat people up, go for Krav Maga.

Answer 5

I have taken it, and it depends on what you are looking for.

If you want mental focus and discipline along with body control and balance, then yeah it is definately worth the money. The school matters most really.

If you are thinking as a valid form of combat, then you probably will consider it a waste of money, as you may get increasingly frustrated with it as it's techniques take some time to be truly effective with.

But as far as growing as a person, I think it is great for. It will teach you humility, discipline, and working well with others just to name a few things.

And that should be what you are taking it for. If you are taking it to learn how to fight, well then your money and efforts are best spent somewhere else, as a spiritual martial art like that is probably not for you.

Just my two cents..

Answer 6

It is a very good art because it is an adaptation from Kenjitsu which is Japanese sword technique. If you would prefer to defend yourself effectivily without having to punch or kick someone down, Aikido is the art for you. It is very graceful and if anything teaches strategy and how to deal with people in general. It is not always about confrontation but moving around situations easily.

Answer 7

tried it (even gave it the benefit of doubt for 4 months), and though the environment is awesome for relaxing in, the reality is that it isnt the art of defending yourself with. the calm environment does not teach you how to deal with the adrenaline hormone that shuts down the fine motor skills in an altercation. the result is that only gross motor skills are used to fight, and Aikido is suddenly less than effective.
and people dont fight by throwing single punches that hang in the air, so the training isnt realistic. sh!t heads that fight on the street dont do it because they are unsure of themselves, they do it because the are experienced in it. street gangs and muggers arent scared of you, they are @ssholes that will take you down, so learn something more unplanned and less by way of kata type tit for tat..

do it for peace and calm, and for traditions sake, but not for the Segal type fighting that will not happen.

It wasnt for me. but then to each their own. if you want to be able to handle yourself as realistically as possible, find out what your local bouncers train in. they fight most nights, and dont get old in the job by faking it. there are many more harder styles that can enable a more realistic gauge of your skill levels.

in Aikido you just become a hippy

Answer 8

I ask this of all aikido students. Have you ever sparred or drilled with full resistance or drilled at any level not according to pre-arranged forms?

I am no expert in aikido, but I haven't seen it done, maybe there is a school out there somewhere, but aikido has a reputation for compliant Ukes (people who are the "dummies" in the technique).

if you find a gym that trains realistically then it would be, but ask yourself, do you know what to look for to find one?

Answer 9

That really is a two part question because I have found it to be a wonderful martial art, but there are some really bad instructors out there. It truly depends on the instructor and what you want to get out of it. Rev. Kensho Furuya in Los Angeles is probably the foremost expert on Aikido in the US. If you can't get to him, I would suggest contacting him to find out who in your area is qualified to teach.

Good luck to you.

Answer 10

I have yet to fight against someone who can effectively use it, this includes instructors. We had some students and an instructor come roll with us one day, it was not pretty.

Now Aikijitsu! YIKES!!! thats good stuff.