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Old 04-13-2007, 11:01 PM   #4
L. Camejo
 
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Re: "We don't do that here"

In our dojo/system we never clap (but then again we don't wear no ... hakama neither. )

When I visit dojo that clap I follow along - "when in Rome" and all that.

The presence or absence of clapping has absolutely no effect on my Aikido or my training. The Japanese language is used to have a common nomenclature to refer to things in Aikido training. When we bow it is out of respect for those who came before and developed what we study today.

I'm wondering though why you feel this strong need to clap, worship Shinto deities and speak Japanese. Why is it so important to you?

LC

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