Thanks for the addition Bronson and Craig. I do think its important to try different sides of the fence...I just tried to stick with characterizing (poorly I might add) what I know.
Suren, do make sure you get a wide variety of teachers in your search...and after five years or so, whatever you decide, be willing to look around again and search for the value in other styles methodologies. I can be very helpfull to your aikido.
Best,
Ron