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Originally posted by Jim23
I think warm-ups/stretching should last at least fifteen-twenty minutes -- minimum.
And why aren't pushups or situps, etc. done? They just increase strength, general health, etc., it doesn't matter if strength isn't used in aikido.
Jim23
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Because:
1) Those are all things that you can do on your own.
2) Out of a 90 minute class I don't want to spend 20 minutes (over 20% of the class) doing push-ups, I'd rather be learning stuff, or practicing stuff.
I get to the dojo early and do my own stretches and exercises - as far as I'm concerned I'd be perfectly happy if there weren't _any_ warmups done.
FWIW, I keep my serious physical conditioning seperate from my Aikido classes, it's more efficient, and more effective.
Best,
Chris