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02-22-2002, 08:02 AM
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Dojo: Tohkon Judo Club
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Randy Introduction
Hi All,
Just a short introduction, my name is Randy and I've been practicing Aikido (Daito-Ryu Style) for about 4 months now and love it.  I've been dragging my feet for quite a while about starting when my brother (testing for Shodan soon) finally convinced me to start, and I've been kicking myself for not starting sooner.
For other beginners, I've found the book "Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere" by Westbrook and Ratti a very handy text and helped me through all the new terms, etc.
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02-22-2002, 09:17 AM
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Following a 'books for beginners'theme, I rather enjoyed Saotome's 'Aikido and the harmony of nature', not because of technical terms, but because of O'Sensei & budo & Aiki ideas info
Didn't particularly like Kisshomaru's 'Aikido', though. A bit too dry, and not very easy to understand -Saotome's photos were better too
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02-22-2002, 09:28 AM
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Hi Randy,
Thanks for posting your introduction! Welcome to the AikiWeb Forums.
-- Jun
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02-22-2002, 11:27 AM
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Yes Oscar Ratti's drawings are amazing.
I think they can stand on their own as works of art.
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02-23-2002, 09:59 AM
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Welcome Randy!
I hope you have a pleasureable time staying at these forums. 
Noah
Last edited by ndiegel : 02-23-2002 at 10:02 AM.
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"Expect Nothing, Be Ready For Anything"
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02-23-2002, 12:16 PM
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Location: Birmingham, AL
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Welcome Randy.
Between your brother, Dynamic Sphere,
and AikiWeb, you have a wealth of information available.
I can't resist mentioning "Total Aikido" by Gozo Shioda Sensei. This is a terrific book in my opinion, although I am surely biased since I study Yoshinkan Aikido.
Best regards,
Dean
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02-24-2002, 06:56 AM
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Dojo: Tohkon Judo Club
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I agree on the Total Aikido book, not only did I have that but the videos "Principles of Aikido" by Mitsugi Saotome and Seagal's "The Path beyond Thought". Now if Seagal's video dosn't motivate you in Aikido, nothing will.
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09-26-2011, 01:06 PM
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Re: Randy Introduction
hey randy,am so happy for you,please concentrate and get the best out of it,train good and train hard.i wish you great success in aikido,go out there and be the best.good luck!
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09-26-2011, 01:15 PM
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Location: Left Coast
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Re: Randy Introduction
Why is a thread from 2002 being activated? Do we have a problem?
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Janet Rosen
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"peace will enter when hate is gone"--percy mayfield
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09-27-2011, 01:27 AM
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Dojo: Aikido of Fresno
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Re: Randy Introduction
Not a problem, just a new member who probably doesn't know the forum well enough.
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