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Old 09-09-2006, 04:05 AM   #1
Jane H
Dojo: Bishopston
Location: Swansea
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 7
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Do men and women do aikido differently?

Are there any real differences in the way men and women do aikido. Are we treated differently by instructors, do we need to be treated differently? Are we seeking the same things from doing aikido or are our goals different?

I started aikido thinking we were not different, after 15 years I believe there are differences. This might not be such a bad thing and it can bring another dimension to a dojo. Also not all men want the tough side of aikido and not all women want to be soft and flowing.

We can all learn from each other, but the main question is why do a lot fewer women stay doing aikido? Is there anything I can do as an instructor to help this situation?

What are people's thoughts and feelings on the differences and how does it feel to train with members of the oppsite sex?
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