Questions and Answers
Q: What style is it ?
A: It is traditional Aikido with an emphasis
on realism. It is not sport Aikido
Q: Does it hurt ?
A: Not
really. All
students are
taught to be
respectful of
the abilities of
others to take
the techniques
Q: Will I meet aggressive nutters ?
A: No, we are not aggressive
Q: Is this the art that Steven Seagal does ?
A: Yes, he trained devotedly in Aikido, but
has obviously moved on since
Q: Which is more
effective,
Aikido or Karate
?
A: Both are very
effective, but a
grappling art
like Aikido is
less likely to
further enrage
or grievously
harm an opponent
Q: If I have to
travel and move
to another club
will my skills
transfer ?
A: Yes, our
comprehensive
syllabus will
put you in a
strong position
if you ever need
to move to
another Aikido
club
Q: Will I get
thrown hard onto
the floor ?
A: Not like with
say Judo, we
train to land
softly with a
roll not a slam
Q: Is it ok for
kids ?
A: Yes, we
regularly have
youngsters with
us in the club.
They must be
genuinely
interested
though, we don't
do child minding
Q: Will I be
asked to believe
in any religious
or metaphysical
system ?
A: No, we are
not into all
that. The
movement and the
technique is
what matters
Q: Will I likely
get injured ?
A: Far less
likely than with
say football or
rugby. Healthy
people have
fewer problems
in life
Q: If I'm from
another club can
I visit and
train with you ?
A: Yes,
delighted to
meet you. We
have no barriers
to visitors.
Maybe we can
learn from you
Q: How does
Aikido compare
with Karate ?
A:
Simplistically
Aikido is about
guiding and
throwing, Karate
is about kicking
and punching
Q: How does
Aikido compare
with Ju- jitsu ?
A: Quite similar
superficially,
but there's much
more emphasis on
finding the flow
of the movement
Q: It looks more
like a form of
exercise, so is
it actually
effective ?
A: Yes,
devastatingly
so. It is first
and foremost a
martial art
Q: Are we
austere and
miserable ?
A: No, we are
lively and
chatty. It's
Aikido !
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