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Old 05-29-2007, 07:40 AM   #20
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Re: Another art first?

I'm very glad that I was raised in the wrestling/judo world before starting aikido. Though nowadays I wouldn't trade anyplace for my aikido dojo, I still like to go occaisionally play with the bjjers - they're fun! But as has been said elsewhere, it really matters what your goals are for training as every art offers something different.

I go through periods where I just wanna get together with people, throw the gloves, mouthguard and cup on -- and bang around a bit -- sometimes getting hit, choked/tapped can be good "spiritual" development for its own sake in terms of reinforcing humility . .(though the *swagger* of MMA culture can get tiresome, I find that it exists in its own form in all martial sports/arts and have personally experienced very good sportsmen-like attitudes in this environment)

Last edited by Budd : 05-29-2007 at 07:41 AM. Reason: spelling

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