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You will start off by learning some basic warm up exercises followed by some lessons in learning how to roll forwards and backwards. You will also learn the basic back fall. This way, you will be prepared to receive techniques without being injured.
The class will then practice various "tai sabaki" or body movements which are used to evade an attack or facilitate a technique followed by the main part of the class will consist of learning a series of defensive martial arts techniques that will be practiced with a partner. Beginners will be taught a series of basic techniques. As time passes they will proceed to learn intermediate and advanced techniques as they progressively master the basics.
In an Aikido class, you will also learn some limited Japanese terms as well as a lot about the Japanese culture and way of thinking. Learning Aikido isn't just about self defense but it is an entire art which includes the way of life and philosophical understanding that gives meaning to the method of training. |
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