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Old 08-11-2003, 02:25 AM   #24
YEME
Dojo: South West Aiki
Location: Margaret River
Join Date: Nov 2002
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I'm curious what others do too. Specific exercises that have helped directly towards better Aikido.

Does anyone out there train right before their Aikido class (ie Weights/Running/Swimming)?

I go through basic stretches for wrists/quads/hips/shoulders. I always figured that this gives extra flexibility which allows more time before a movement can cause me pain. I got them out of an old Aikido manual. But they're the same one's gym teachers go through in high school and can be found on a lot of fitness sites.
Try:

www.netfit.co.uk/stretmen.htm

Last edited by YEME : 08-11-2003 at 02:29 AM.

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