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aikiwolf
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Hi,
I've been reading for quite some time and enjoy your forum. It's a wonder with how many postings some have that there's still enough time to practice.
Like many of you, I've bounced around from style to style, but not by choice.
Moves here, job changes there, life changes, etc. I've been involved in MA in one way or another for about 22 years. I would say half of that is active practice, and half is personal practice/other involvement (freelance MA writing). Most of my experience is in traditional Japanese MA, particularly Wado-Ryu. I've also studied Chinese Kempo, Shorin-Ryu, and Shin-toshi.
I wouldn't claim to be good at any of them, but I would say that each has given me a firm base in their own area and as time goes by, I remember things from 10 years ago and say, "...ahhh, NOW I get it!"
But for the past several years, I have rooted myself in Aikido pretty firmly. I've had some great instructors, and some who were a little to passive for my taste. But needless to say I love when I can practice, and when I can't I try to absorb as much good information as possible.
Thanks to everyone in this forum for your great questions, great answers, and undeniable passion.
John
I've been reading for quite some time and enjoy your forum. It's a wonder with how many postings some have that there's still enough time to practice.
Like many of you, I've bounced around from style to style, but not by choice.
Moves here, job changes there, life changes, etc. I've been involved in MA in one way or another for about 22 years. I would say half of that is active practice, and half is personal practice/other involvement (freelance MA writing). Most of my experience is in traditional Japanese MA, particularly Wado-Ryu. I've also studied Chinese Kempo, Shorin-Ryu, and Shin-toshi.
I wouldn't claim to be good at any of them, but I would say that each has given me a firm base in their own area and as time goes by, I remember things from 10 years ago and say, "...ahhh, NOW I get it!"
But for the past several years, I have rooted myself in Aikido pretty firmly. I've had some great instructors, and some who were a little to passive for my taste. But needless to say I love when I can practice, and when I can't I try to absorb as much good information as possible.
Thanks to everyone in this forum for your great questions, great answers, and undeniable passion.
John
