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Old 02-23-2004, 05:23 PM   #7
Jack Robertson
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Hi Jun,

I understand your concern, but I don't think it's a problem. I'm not really trying to cram all the techniques into my mind as fast as I can.

I get to start taking Aikido in 2-3 months (at this point it's looking like 3).

So basically I'm trying to slowly and patiently get the basics down.

So far I've got my kamae down. Hidari-hanmi, migi-hanmi, hidari-gyaku-hanmi, etc. I can run into a front breakfall and I can do a back breakfall from standing.

I'm currently trying to get my stubborn right quadricep to become flexible so I can sit in seiza properly.

Recently, I decided to try and learn a throw from the book (I currently know just a few of the simpler pins and techniques; no throws). I found one that I liked (Tsuki Irimi-nage (irimi)).

Anyway, I don't think I would be able to stop myself if I wanted to. I can't stop thinking about Aikido. Whether it's a quote from O'Sensei, or a breakfall, or a golden bridge: ) I see Aikido in my life everywhere. Whether it's in the hallway, the weightroom, a class, a throwing pit, or even my bedroom, I see it!

But what's really cool is now, I'm beginning to feel it.
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