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AikidoCal

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Just wanted to say hi. A little about myself. I am a person who practiced Aikido for many years. I don't consider myself the typical Aikidoka. I wasn't introduced to the spiritual side directly until the last few years. I don't know every word O'Sensei, the founder said or every concept he created. I practiced and was taught and taught Aikido from only the technical side.

I am a down to earth person, and straight talking kind of guy, no non-sense. I am a private person. I am fair and opened minded. I like to discuss martial arts now that I am retired from it. That doesn't mean I don't still practice. I do, but with old friends and old students of mine mostly.

I like other martial arts. I don't think my art is the only art in the world. There are allot of other great martial arts out there. I may not be well known or have studied under well known, or exposed to well known Aikido Senseis as other Aikidoka. Because of that I think the many years my training and Senseis have has taught me much about Aikido (technically) and other martial arts which I can contribute and provide insight.



That is it! :)
 
Welcome to the forum!! Enjoy your stay, look around and please ask any questions you may have! :ultracool

Mike
 
Greetings and welcome to MAP..Answers and controversy abound here, enjoy.
 
Greetings, AikdoCal, and welcome to MartialTalk. I look forward to your contributions.
 
Welcome......... Since you have stated that you taught Aikido from only the technical side, I have some general questions that you may be able to give advice on. I'll post them in the Aikido section. Thanks in advance for your answers......
 
I want to thank everyone so far for the warm and inviting welcome. It is greatly appreciated. :supcool:

This board has a great attitude and a huge variety of forums. It's impressive.
 
Howdy from Texas, AikidoCal! :wavey: Glad you like the forums; it sounds like you have a lot of perspective & experience to contribute.
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