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Old 01-06-2003, 04:21 AM   #1
PeterR
 
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How dou YOU incorporate Aikido in Daily life.

Ok I got a question.

I keep hearing the phrase "incorporating Aikido in daily life".

Perhaps its feeling a little worn to my ears but how exactly do individuals do this.

Personally. I pretty much am in the dojo as I am in real life and I don't think that my behaviour anywhere has changed because of my Aikido. I behave in a certain way depending on circumstance be it in the dojo, a concert hall or at work - but the underlying core remains.

In recent threads people have talked of conflict between Aiki and martial, between Aikido and fitness and frankly I don't see it. There seems to be a separation of various aspects whereas I see it all as a whole. There is no conflict, and no need to move the dojo lessons outside of the dojo. Aikido is part of my daily life because I do Aikido.

Perhaps it's time for a poll question.

I live Budo
I do Budo
I don't do Budo

Peter Rehse Shodokan Aikido
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