Second Official Day

I was happy to go for the second day. I had my gi washed and everything. (If you don't know what a gi is, I suggest you look on the side of my blog labeled "key terms") More Ukemi was learned (you must perform it every class), but I learned it from a standing position this time, it was a lot harder. We also learned a kata (pre-arranged techniques) from Suwari Waza. (seated position techniques) After that was more Robuse where he learned a couple more techniques from a same-side wrist grab. Timing is the key in this particular art.

First Day of...

Okay, well I had my first day of training and I enjoyed myself there. the instrutors of the dojo were very nice and they broke stuff down. I learned how to escape a rear choke as well as counter a hook punch by using a technique called robuse. (in Aikido a hook punch is simulated by a yokomen uchi strike) I also learned Ukemi, or safe falling, which I am pretty good at. Ukemi is basically when you roll on the ground. I learned the roll from a crouching position and how to roll on your back. You place yourself in a ball while rolling, and don’t unroll. You also have to keep a bend in your shoulders and roll on your back in a curve. Unfortunately I missed Wednesday because of "circumstances" (angry face) but i do plan on going back on Monday again, and learning some more.

This Is A Little Late.... but We Always Say Better Late Than Never

So seeing as I've officially chosen Aikido as my topic, I have to choose a style and then finally a school to learn it. So last week I visited an Aikikai style school and I really enjoyed it. The place was very nice, it had a really nice, friendly feeling to it. The instructor broke everything down, and the people seemed to learn very quickly. The things that withheld me from choosing this place was the fact that everyone had different skill levels. I didn't really mind, but I didn't want to just get started and hold people back, since they had beginners with non-beginners. Another reason why I didn't do it was because I could get hurt tangling with people who know what they're doing and I really don't.
The next dojo I observed was a Yoseikan group and I really enjoyed that also because it was really big and had a place to work out. The classes were still small though, which surprised me. The class was a fresh beginner class so I could come in and not miss much. So i decided to pick this particular dojo.
I called the head instructor and he said that I can start on Monday, which I will do so happily, but know I have to move my schedule around, but that won't be a problem

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