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Old 11-11-2003, 09:06 AM   #13
jgrowney
Dojo: Rochester New York Aikido Club
Location: Rochester, NY
Join Date: Feb 2001
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Chuck,

I agree if my question was in relation to me. My question however, was in relation to other students. I'm curious to know how you get through the plateaus or really difficult times in your training.

I think my friends original reason for training was self defense oriented. After training for about 6 months or so his motivation to train was reduced by something. Maybe it was a realizatioin that the probability of him being attacked was very low and the time, energy, and effort he was putting in was not worth it. I'm not sure.

My gut tells me that there was no real purpose behind his training. So I think the question really becomes how do you go about leading or guiding someone towards finding their particular meaning or purpose in training?

Frank,

Outstanding post! But how do you go about maintaining the motivation to continue... especially given your handicap?

Ian,

I personally don't get irritated, but can't help but want to know why they discontinue training... and if they come back, why did they?

Sincerely,

Jim

Jim Growney
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