jkd and aikido

[shadowman]

hi guys iam new here. been training for 9yrs. now in jeet kune do and boxing. am planning to start another art like aikido. do you guys think this would blend well with jkd? the reason that i want to shift arts is bec. in my previous art i cant seem to control my temper...from what iv searched here on the net aikido offers relaxation and selfcontrol. which is what i need right now cause iv jst got a new born daughter is aikido a good effective art wherein il be able to control my ego and have realistic defensive skills? cause in the previous art that i learnd its all about fighting and kicking ass but no selfcontrol... would really appreciate your advice on these. thanks

 

[anoli]

Hello Shadowman

Welcome to the side Steven Seagal

Greets anoli ​

 

[DRAGONKING]

Welcome, Shadowman. Aikido can be a martial art of devestating power, and like most arts, does enable students to improve self control. This is due to the fact that the student of aikido must first learn to defeat the enemy within, i.e- ego, anger, hatred, negativity, etc. Most of all, aikido teaches how to become a better human being, and to become in harmony with all things. I sincerely hope that you choose to begin the journey on the path of aikido, as i am sure it could give you what you seek, as it has me and many others. Good luck, my friend.

He who conquers others is strong, but he who conquers himself is mighty.

Best to all,
Dragonking.

 

[TDWoj]

Welcome to the board, Shadowman.

I've been practicing aikido for almost two years now (you can read about my progress in my aikido thread here. It's been a fascinating voyage of discovery for me, as I hope it will be for you.

Good luck!

 

[ORANGATUANG]

TD how is it girl...I cant even begin to know what your bodies must go through there has to be some 'ouch' factors there..doesnt there?..

 

[TDWoj]

Some days are better than others, Heather. Perserverence/grim determination is sometimes all that gets me through a class. Because of my arthritis and what it is doing to my vertebrae (spinal stenosis - the bone is growing inward and squeezing my spine), I know that I will probably end up in a wheelchair in my (older) old age, so for the time being, I am enjoying the freedom to move.

 

[kokoro]

hi guys iam new here. been training for 9yrs. now in jeet kune do and boxing. am planning to start another art like aikido. do you guys think this would blend well with jkd? the reason that i want to shift arts is bec. in my previous art i cant seem to control my temper...from what iv searched here on the net aikido offers relaxation and selfcontrol. which is what i need right now cause iv jst got a new born daughter is aikido a good effective art wherein il be able to control my ego and have realistic defensive skills? cause in the previous art that i learnd its all about fighting and kicking ass but no selfcontrol... would really appreciate your advice on these. thanks

Hello Shadowman,

IMHO, if your looking for self-control, you should already have that from your training over the last 9yrs. In those years you should have learned to follow instruction, listen when told, bit your tongue when you have felt like saying something inappropriate for the training session, and become disiplined with your training. If you have done these things, or something like that,you have control of yourself. You just need to transfer that from your training, to your life style.

Aikido is good, but really all Martial arts should teach control of your emotions to either degree. Aikido is like other arts, you WILL find those with huge ego's, and those with little. Give it a go, and see where it takes you.

Good luck.

kokoro

 

[shadowman]

thanks for the replies guys, kokoro thanks what you said really opened up my mind. haven't thoght of it that way...