Akido seems great, I can be as gental as i want to be, with the abilitity to be as rough and pain giving as i need to be.
This is my worry though, where i went to learn, my first lesson today, They taught me how to fall, and then started teaching 2-4 different moves. Though they say these are the basics, shouldent i be learning more basic comsepts, movements, stances. things of this nature, not just starting in with moves?
2007-07-26 17:04:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
That sounds like a fairly customary approach. I've attended classes at two different Aikido clubs and they had a similar format.
Aikido doesn’t have any set stances. They work towards moving in harmony with the opponent, harmoniously at least until it is time for uke to fall down.
The one caution I can give you is do not set unrealistic expectations, Aikido is probably one of, if not THE, slowest arts to become proficient in. But when you become proficient it can be extremely effective. You might watch Steven Segall’s first movie, “Above the Law”. He has some really great aikido scenes in that movie.
2007-07-26 18:25:42 · answer #1 · answered by James H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hombu Aikido training unlike most other arts can get pretty monotonous, you basically just keep repeating the same techniques over and over and over again from white belt til you reach black belt. By the time you reach mid level, those who joined the school for the wrong reasons usually drop out and go elsewhere for more "exciting" training. Those who do stay and reach black belt find that they have mastered the basics to the point of it becoming second nature to them. In Aikido, patience, dedication and perseverance is the key to mastering the techniques, there is no short cut. So don't worry about not getting all of it on the first week, you still have about more or less, 3 and a half years minimum to go, to master them all, believe me, after a year, you'll be begging for more, and feel that all these 2-4 different moves you're complainin about now aren't nearly enough.
2007-07-26 22:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by Shienaran 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I began my Aikido training, I once asked my sensei almost the exact same question and here's what I was told.
"Aikido is similar to dying clothes. You don't just let the shirt sit in the dye for a long time, then pull it out. The cloth, once worn and washed will lose it's color quickly. Instead, you dip it, let it dry, dip it, let it dry, etc... The concept is that you will absorb a great deal, but slowly over time."
What you may not realize is that incorporated in these movements are some of the fundamentals of Aikido. The techniques were shown so that you could view them with a beginner's mind. As you continue your training, you will find that they will offer additional information pointers to refine these techniques.
Also, Aikido, more so than any other style I have trained in, tends to make you feel very lost at first. It is extremely complex and detailed, yet requires looseness and flexibilty to be successful. However, as you go on, it does get easier.
2007-07-26 20:15:23 · answer #3 · answered by Gregory K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There really is not any basic stance. other than back straight, feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, weight on the balls of the feet. Your instructor should have started teaching the you the first set of foot movements, and then the "eight releases". In Aikido, patience, dedication and perseverance is the key to mastering the techniques, there is no short cut. So dont rush any thing because you will love every min. of it. It isnt just a martial arts but a way of life .
2007-07-27 14:35:01 · answer #4 · answered by timberrattler818 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have so much to learn from this point everything is new and everything is confusing. The most important thing is to be open to learning remain humble and give it your best. You may not know or understand everything now but that is part of the journey toward understanding in martial art. Enjoy the ride. It's a kick!
KK
2007-07-26 18:10:26 · answer #5 · answered by KennyJitFu 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hte problem with adult instruction in martial arts is that oftentimes newbies are thrown in with people who have been at it a while. and what ends up happening is that you learn some more advanced stuff sotmeims before learning the basics.but definately talk to your instructor about this if it concerns you. it woudl concern me too. before i started, the lead instructor did show me just a very few things before the first class. basic stance, punches and kicks. ask for something similar
2007-07-26 17:31:45 · answer #6 · answered by lonesome me 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yea don't worry it might take a little while to go over the basics but don't worry u will probably learn some more later don't worry but if u still don't learn what u want to or are unsatisfied talk to ur teachers and let them know, they should be able to help u.
2007-07-26 17:19:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take your time and as everyone else said talk to the instructor. If you get a good vibe from him then continue. Aikido is a great art if you're with the right instructor and sometimes those a hard to find.
2007-07-26 17:42:57 · answer #8 · answered by nupetation 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just ask how, the why will come later. I am not familiar with Akido, but i perfromed a move for two years in a form berfore i was told what the purpose of it was for, I'd tell ya, but I'd hafta kill ya haha
2007-07-26 21:04:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Trust the instructors to teach you what you need to know.
If after several lessons you feel you aren't learning like you should/what you should,
then talk to the instructors and let them know your concerns.
2007-07-26 17:13:14 · answer #10 · answered by texblueskypilot 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋