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RE: Aikido - A metaphor for life
Great post @wesleyvanderstel. I also studied martial arts for many years when I was younger. I did Tong Long, praying mantis style and also Tai Chi. The latter uses a lot of the same principals as aikido, using the opponents chi in a similar way like in push hands. As I also studied Philosophical Daoism academically for over 10 years I also learnt to apply the principals to daily living.
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Tong Long and Praying Mantis both sound interesting! I have seen some videos on the latter, and of course Tai Chi is well known.
I will start following you, hope we can keep in touch.
Thanks again!
Wes
Thanks for responding to my comment. Actually Tong Long and Praying Mantis are the same, Tong Long is the Chinese words for praying mantis, just thought I’dlet you know! My old friend, neighbour and landlord has started doing Aikido this last year but recently broke his collarbone falling from his motor cycle so he is having a break while it heals. I might go to his dojo one day when he’s back and check out the classes.
Got it! I'm interested in learning more about these various styles but don't know where to start. Looking at Shaolin Kung Fu makes me enthusiastic as well.
I definitely recommend checking out your neighbor's classes! Aikido is whatever you want it to be, assertive or more observant - there's something in it for everybody.
Yes I am hoping to get the chance to check out his classes, especially the ones designed for older people as they are more gentle. I think there is a lot of rolling on the ground which I would find a bit of a challenging, but I guess it’s useful to learn to fall well, so as not to hurt oneself.
As for checking out other styles, I guess the best way would be to visit some classes in a dojo close to you. There is a mixed martial arts style that uses techniques from lots of different styles.