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Old 10-01-2002, 02:26 AM   #11
Jason Tonks
Dojo: Bracknell Ellis School of Traditonal Aikido
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 71
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Rachel, I have also noticed the tendency for the gung-ho beginner to suddenly vanish as quickly as they appeared. Another thing I've noticed is the talkers, who come in the dojo chatting,wanting to ask all sorts of questions about everything. We had one guy come in one night train with us then ask how e could train in Aikido five nights a week in our local area. Never saw the fella again!

I think the people who stay adopt the mindset of just consistent quiet diligent practice tend to stay for the longer journey. Another problem I think is impatience and maybe as a beginner not feeling progress is being made quickly enough. Most people want too much too soon. Just my views. Good topic.

All the best Jason T
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