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I started aikido without knowing much about it at all, except that the focus was on self defense. I had wanted to do a martial art for several years, but not a competitive one. However transportation was always a problem.
Last semester, when I started college there were martial arts beginner classes, and between the karate and the aikido, the aikido appealed more. With a 5 minute walk to the gym, getting there isn't a problem. I was hooked in a few weeks. I love the philosophy, I love doing physical activity without competition, and I love the way I feel in general at the end of class.
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