Everyone needs to take up one martial art
to learn just as everyone needs to take up one hobby to stay sane in the
gruelling course of life. You need a diversion, something which can take away
your stress and worries for a while. If you want a diversion that can both help
you enjoy and grow as a better person at the same time, then it is aikido you
should take up. But before becoming a prospective trainee or aikidoka
(practitioner), what are the things that you should be ready to practise?
- The training begins when you enter the dojo – For the serious practitioners, dojo is a sacred spot. Anyone who walks in should be ready to take up the non-aggressive martial art and be prepared to absorb oneself in the techniques and philosophies. It is as if someone walks into a church or temple to search for answers, so this is with the dojo too. Many dojos allows newcomers to peek into the demonstrations, trainings or teachings that are taking place before they would serious consider practising it.
- Do not miss classes – You can miss classes or you can miss your work, but never an aikido session at your dojo. Attendance is not mandatory in most dojos though, but you will miss the opportunity to learn a new technique in the most opportune time. How can you learn techniques effectively if you are going to miss regular classes?
- You training is your responsibility – As an aikidoka, you are greatly responsible for your improvement. Your sensei will always teach you a technique and your fellow aikidokas will help you how to execute it, but the mastery and effectiveness of the technique will only come from your own attention and determination, dedication and will. A technique will look great and work for you if you exert great effort in learning how to master it.
- Be ready to learn more than one technique – Aikido has many techniques to learn because the martial art is more than a physical exertion but an emotional and psychological one. The emotional and psychological aspects go hand in hand with the physical. You can be angry when you try to pin down your attacker. You have to be calm and peaceful yet alert to execute the technique. For this reason, you should not miss your classes.
- Cooperate when learning – Because there are many techniques to learn, you should cooperate with your partner in learning the technique. Cooperate allows you to learn and execute techniques in the safe and effective manner.
- Be patient – At times, aikido can be very mentally, physically and emotionally draining but you cannot immaturely let out your frustrations especially if you just cannot execute a technique well. Best you can do is to learn the proper way in executing it and seek assistance from your sensei or partner. Observe your execution, correct it and master it. That way, you can overcome your challenges.
There are just some of the things you
should be ready to do if you are deciding to practise aikido in Sydney. Be
committed in your training so you can harvest the physical, emotional and
psychological benefits of aikido.
Wanted to practice aikido in Sydney? Then
visit the Shin Sen Dojo today and learn how aikido can benefit you in every
aspects of like. Please vist http://www.shinsendojo.com.au/
for more details.
