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Jimro · 12-11-2002, 02:54 PM

I've been studying non-competitive Tomiki Aikido for six months now and absolutely love it. Before Aikido I studied Kempo Karate. My kempo instructor told me Aikido would cure bad habits I had.

I've been doing research on the web about other Tomiki Aikido dojo's here in the U.S. and I haven't found a competitive dojo yet. So if you want the competition aspect you'll most likely have to continue with judo and BJJ.

My instructor holds black belts in Aikido and jiu jitsu, and most of the senior students actively crosstrain in jiu jitsu.

I think that when you start training in Aikido again you'll find your judo and BJJ skills will improve. Kempo makes more sense to me now.

Best of luck training.

12-11-2002, 02:54 PM	#8
Jimro Location: Washington Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25 Offline	I've been studying non-competitive Tomiki Aikido for six months now and absolutely love it. Before Aikido I studied Kempo Karate. My kempo instructor told me Aikido would cure bad habits I had. I've been doing research on the web about other Tomiki Aikido dojo's here in the U.S. and I haven't found a competitive dojo yet. So if you want the competition aspect you'll most likely have to continue with judo and BJJ. My instructor holds black belts in Aikido and jiu jitsu, and most of the senior students actively crosstrain in jiu jitsu. I think that when you start training in Aikido again you'll find your judo and BJJ skills will improve. Kempo makes more sense to me now. Best of luck training.