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Old 09-09-2009, 11:46 AM   #118
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Re: Inefficiencies in the Aikido Training Method

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Ignatius Teo wrote: View Post
I agree. But how many students have the time and means to go through that long, arduous process, how many of those go on to become teachers, and how many of those teachers actually get the full transmission? Not many I suspect. Why else would people be discussing this?
Actually, I've found that kata-based training (in addition to drills and our randori) has improved my skills and understanding a thousandfold faster than I was "getting it" by training in the 'traditional' methods in Japan.

While the process hasn't always been what I'd call "fun," neither has it been long, nor arduous. Within Jiyushinkai, we have a lot of folks, from the top on down to the white belts, who are living proof that the katageiko methodology not only works, but gives one the tools to take charge of one's own training and growth.

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