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Old 07-26-2001, 08:17 AM   #2
lt-rentaroo
Join Date: Jul 2000
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Hello,

I believe that my reflexes have improved through my Aikido training. Being in the military, we have a term called "situational awareness". Basically it means that you should be aware of what is going on around you at all times, for reasons such as safety (hazardous work environment) or just to make sure the Colonel doesn't sneek up behind you. I've found that through Aikido training my "situational awareness" has improved over the years. Randori, when practiced with simultaneous multiple attackers, is a great tool for learning how to be more aware of your surroundings. I've also developed a habit of standing with one foot in front of the other (basically a hanmi stance) when talking to people. I believe that you should always be prepared for an occurence like the one you mentioned. Do I seem paranoid? Maybe I am and maybe I'm not. As far as I'm concerned, you can never be too careful.

LOUIS A. SHARPE, JR.
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