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Old 04-14-2003, 11:44 AM   #1
Topper1296
Join Date: Apr 2003
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Aikido and body shape?

I am new to the board (first post) and I will be taking my first Aikido class on May 5. It is a beginnings class that last 2 months. My question is: Is Aikido a good MA for a tall, lanky person? I am 6'5" and about 190lbs. I know that being tall and thin is disadvantage in Judo because of the high center of gravity and long arms and legs with less leverage, but is tall and thin a disadvantage in Aikido? or is an advantage or does it really matter in Aikido?

I have taken TKD in the past for several years and the long arms and legs came in handy, but I am wanting to try something different. Aikido caught my interest in the past, but I didn't live in a place that offered it until now.

Thanks in advance.
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