Thread: Wrong Reflexes?
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Old 02-03-2006, 12:43 AM   #17
neb1979
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Re: Wrong Reflexes?

I to come from a fairly wide background when it comes to M A's. I have dabbled in JKD, BJJ, MMA, Escrima, Boxing, and there have been a few more. The reason I started Aikido was because I want to learn an art the wasn't about injuring your opponent.

I have found many times during training points at which my MMA skills wanted to take over, usually as soon as I see an opening. I believe this is a good thing as it proves I still have that knowledge but I don't use it.

In regards to reaction time and learning two different methods to approach a situation (one art or the other) it doesn't really affect the Aikido training the thought goes through your head but you don't act on it and this doesn't seem to slow reaction time down. That is only my experience though.


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