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Old 07-14-2009, 08:01 PM   #8
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Re: "New York Aikikai Etiquette"

"Do not trash anyone on the mat. Going fast is okay. Beating up someone who is a beginner is not okay. There are always a few people who are like that and they earn themselves a bad reputation. If you trash the wrong person, then every black belt on the mat will take turns doing the same thing to you."


It sounds like the black belts are looking out for the less experienced (potentially weaker) students.

Suru, remember that as beginners (and not-so-beginners), a lot of the things instructors say seem extremely absurd. As far as aikido is concerned, everything they say is probably for your benefit.

Giving Sensei a gift could be on this list of etiquette because it is considered a kind thing to do at that dojo.

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