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Old 12-26-2003, 05:09 AM   #7
Amelia Smith
 
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Dojo: Martha's Vineyard Aikido Club
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There is a guy who trains with us part of the year who mostly practices a Chinese martial art. Durring warm-ups one day, he said (very loudly):

"So, is it traditional for you guys to be this quiet?"

It was very jarring, and I don't think we're a particularly quiet dojo, even though we don't practice kiai (except for very occasional rowboat exercise). Aparently in this guy's home style they're quite chatty. I guess I like the quiet, or at least I'm used to it.

--Amelia
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