How to Teach, Train, and Exercise with Aikido Articles | Self Esteem

By: Darren Williger

Ever since the time where Aikido was developed in the hands of its creator Morihei Ueshiba, the martial art has evolved through a number of some serious changes. Because of the need to teach, practice and train with Aikido, the martial art has been evolved into so many different forms. Regardless of these changes Aikido still retains the same basic principles which make it a martial art that is designed to achieve peace and harmony without the use of undue force.

BEFORE YOU PRACTICE

If you are already an Aikido practioner and you have enrolled for the necessary classes, you should then seek to familiarize yourself with all that you probably have to know about the art. Aikido starts once you have gotten into the dojo or the particular place where all teachings and demonstrations along with training take place.

Aikido trainees are taught and expected to exercise and observe the right manners at all times. These are some guidelines for people who have just commenced their training and exercises in Aikido.

1. Attendance is important and a must. This is the only way that an individual can make any improvement in Aikido. Attendance may not be mandatory in most dojos but you have to understand that in order for you to learn you mustn’t miss your training so you don’t miss any of the teachings and trainings of Aikido.

Practicing at least twice a week is recommended for a person to gain some advancement in Aikido. Other than the fact that the person may miss out on something, Aikido can also help you develop your self-discipline as well.

1. Training should be your own responsibility. As with any other martial art, Aikido requires that you have attention as well as dedication in order to succeed. Since you’re the person interested in learning the martial arts you should handle your exercise and training routines as well. As soon as you have decided to practice Aikido you should also be ultimately responsible for your proficiency.
2. Aikido isn’t just about one single technique. Other than the simple aspect of physical demonstrations you can train in Aikido and utilize observation and modification of the physical and psychological patterns that govern your thought and behavior. Because of the varying techniques that have to be learnt a student has to know how to react to circumstances so that they can create the necessary awareness.
3. You should make sure that you take the time out to memorize the basic teachings that the martial art espouses. Aikido is a non-aggressive way to defend you and as such most forms of Aikido training involve the use of cooperative activities.  

If you really want to learn Aikido properly and excel in it, you should be cooperative enough when you’re training with your partner. Some aikido technique can kill or damage the body of the person’s body.

1. In Aikido it is also essential that you get prepared for any eventuality. Aikido is a dynamic martial art and it can be very difficult for you to understand if you have not prepared yourself in all aspects. Part of your training will be learning to cope with the different frustrations that are part of your training.