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Old 06-26-2013, 05:52 PM   #23
RonRagusa
Dojo: Berkshire Hills Aikido
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Re: Post Modern Aikido?

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Mark Freeman wrote: View Post
...we may have to set up our own 'Labs' to explore any different or radical approach.
Mark -

You're at the same juncture that I was at 12 years ago. I realized that my Aikido was missing something and after 25 years with the same teacher I didn't think I was going to discover the missing component by continuing as before. I chose to pursue an independent course (a painful and scary decision) and discovered that what was missing was my ability to explore the ideas that were occurring within me that fell outside the accepted doctrine of my former organization.

That decision spurred a growth spurt in my Aikido that continues today. Good luck, there's a steep but worthwhile drop off the cliff you're standing on the edge of...

Ron

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