Comments for Somerset County Aikido http://somersetcountyaikido.com/martialarts The Art of Self Defense Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:09:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Comment on Please let us know what you appreciate. by John Kenny http://somersetcountyaikido.com/martialarts/what-i-enjoy-about-class/please-let-us-know-what-you-appreciate/comment-page-1/#comment-19 John Kenny Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:09:58 +0000 http://somersetcountyaikido.com/blog/2007/08/29/please-let-us-know-what-you-appreciate/#comment-19 I was so pumped up by the last two classes, I wanted to acknowledge that and compliment Peter Sensei. I liked that we concentrated on more advanced (for me) throws, and was surprised by how much energy it takes to attack someone in the freestyle sessions. My heart doesn't beat that fast after 100 meters of butterfly! One or two of these throws seemed so complicated I couldn't imagine how I'd ever figure it out, but the truth is once we broke it down and took it step by step, I could see the light. Frankly I have to admit that it was both fun, and a great workout. John I was so pumped up by the last two classes, I wanted to acknowledge that and compliment Peter Sensei. I liked that we concentrated on more advanced (for me) throws, and was surprised by how much energy it takes to attack someone in the freestyle sessions. My heart doesn’t beat that fast after 100 meters of butterfly!

One or two of these throws seemed so complicated I couldn’t imagine how I’d ever figure it out, but the truth is once we broke it down and took it step by step, I could see the light. Frankly I have to admit that it was both fun, and a great workout.

John

]]> Comment on This is our first post. by Tim http://somersetcountyaikido.com/martialarts/uncategorized/this-is-our-first-post/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Tim Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:26:19 +0000 http://somersetcountyaikido.com/blog/2007/08/28/this-is-our-first-post/#comment-18 How about a place to share interesting/useful links. Such as: the Rochester dojo's site (http://www.bodymindandmodem.com) or an article of the use of force in self-defense (http://www.useofforce.us) How about a place to share interesting/useful links.

Such as:
the Rochester dojo’s site (http://www.bodymindandmodem.com)

or an article of the use of force in self-defense (http://www.useofforce.us)

]]> Comment on Thanks by Tim http://somersetcountyaikido.com/martialarts/uncategorized/35/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Tim Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:15:36 +0000 http://somersetcountyaikido.com/blog/2007/08/29/35/#comment-17 An interesting quote I didn't know where else to post: "Self defense isn't about empowerment, personal gain, winning, revenge or teaching those who have hurt you a lesson. Those are the motivations of an attacker. Self-defense is about effectively ending an attack, quickly and with minimum damage to you. If you have those other motivations, then you aren't defending yourself, you're fighting. And if you are fighting, you are just as guilty of misconduct as your so-called attacker, because you are both operating from the same selfish motives." - Marc MacYoung An interesting quote I didn’t know where else to post:

“Self defense isn’t about empowerment, personal gain, winning, revenge or teaching those who have hurt you a lesson. Those are the motivations of an attacker. Self-defense is about effectively ending an attack, quickly and with minimum damage to you. If you have those other motivations, then you aren’t defending yourself, you’re fighting. And if you are fighting, you are just as guilty of misconduct as your so-called attacker, because you are both operating from the same selfish motives.” – Marc MacYoung

]]> Comment on “Practice for real world situations” by Tim http://somersetcountyaikido.com/martialarts/real-world-practice/34/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Tim Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:17:28 +0000 http://somersetcountyaikido.com/blog/2007/08/29/34/#comment-16 I'd specifically like to see more frequent practice against weapon attacks (bokken, tanto, jo, etc). Not long before joining the dojo I witnessed an argument between two groups of people in the parking lot of a bar and a few baseball bats were involved. Thankfully only a car's windows suffered. But I was certainly concerned with the prospect of a bat-wielding drunk coming towards me. Later, part of what I remember most from being a white-belt was frequently practicing against bokken attacks and thinking how similar the attacks were to bats. After awhile the thought of another run-in with a bat-wielding psychopath didn't seem like the end of the world. I’d specifically like to see more frequent practice against weapon attacks (bokken, tanto, jo, etc).

Not long before joining the dojo I witnessed an argument between two groups of people in the parking lot of a bar and a few baseball bats were involved. Thankfully only a car’s windows suffered. But I was certainly concerned with the prospect of a bat-wielding drunk coming towards me. Later, part of what I remember most from being a white-belt was frequently practicing against bokken attacks and thinking how similar the attacks were to bats. After awhile the thought of another run-in with a bat-wielding psychopath didn’t seem like the end of the world.

]]> Comment on Thanks by somerset http://somersetcountyaikido.com/martialarts/uncategorized/35/comment-page-1/#comment-15 somerset Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:32:06 +0000 http://somersetcountyaikido.com/blog/2007/08/29/35/#comment-15 I can post them for you. I have not done that because I thought there might be privacy issues. We could password protect areas so only class members would have access. Peter Sensei I can post them for you. I have not done that because I thought there might be privacy issues. We could password protect areas so only class members would have access.

Peter Sensei

]]> Comment on “Practice for real world situations” by John Renz http://somersetcountyaikido.com/martialarts/real-world-practice/34/comment-page-1/#comment-14 John Renz Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:17:16 +0000 http://somersetcountyaikido.com/blog/2007/08/29/34/#comment-14 I agree with John. I love the real world stuff. As effective and elegant as the more intricate moves are, I worry that, if ever really attacked, I might not recall the necessary positioning, especially at this early stage of my instruction. Last night (Thurs) we did a version of Yokoman Shiho Nage that was much more "real world" meaning not necessarily more effective, but certainly easier to remember. The balance of the formal and less formal approaches is greatly appreciated! I agree with John. I love the real world stuff. As effective and elegant as the more intricate moves are, I worry that, if ever really attacked, I might not recall the necessary positioning, especially at this early stage of my instruction. Last night (Thurs) we did a version of Yokoman Shiho Nage that was much more “real world” meaning not necessarily more effective, but certainly easier to remember. The balance of the formal and less formal approaches is greatly appreciated!

]]> Comment on A good place to ask questions? by somerset http://somersetcountyaikido.com/martialarts/beginning-students/a-good-place-to-ask-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-13 somerset Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:16:21 +0000 http://somersetcountyaikido.com/blog/2007/08/29/a-good-place-to-ask-questions/#comment-13 I don't know. Let me know what you find out. Peter Sensei I don’t know. Let me know what you find out.

Peter Sensei

]]> Comment on A good place to ask questions? by Dan Mente http://somersetcountyaikido.com/martialarts/beginning-students/a-good-place-to-ask-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Dan Mente Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:50:52 +0000 http://somersetcountyaikido.com/blog/2007/08/29/a-good-place-to-ask-questions/#comment-12 On the right side of the screen, in the ad section, there is an ad for software called aikiedo3d (http://www.aikido3d.com) Has anyone used this software to study and is it any good? It looks interesting. On the right side of the screen, in the ad section, there is an ad for software called aikiedo3d (http://www.aikido3d.com)

Has anyone used this software to study and is it any good?

It looks interesting.

]]> Comment on Thanks by Ann http://somersetcountyaikido.com/martialarts/uncategorized/35/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Ann Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:20:29 +0000 http://somersetcountyaikido.com/blog/2007/08/29/35/#comment-11 Hello- Is there a way our group could post on this blog site a listing of our group's individual email ids? Thank you - and have a nice day! Ann Hello-
Is there a way our group could post on this blog site a listing of our group’s individual email ids?

Thank you – and have a nice day!
Ann

]]> Comment on Please let us know what you appreciate. by john http://somersetcountyaikido.com/martialarts/what-i-enjoy-about-class/please-let-us-know-what-you-appreciate/comment-page-1/#comment-9 john Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:22:03 +0000 http://somersetcountyaikido.com/blog/2007/08/29/please-let-us-know-what-you-appreciate/#comment-9 I especially appreciate when the Sensei takes the time to review the fine points of a throw, whether it is hand position, balance, or energy (we dont' speak about this much yet do we?) flow. John I especially appreciate when the Sensei takes the time to review the fine points of a throw, whether it is hand position, balance, or energy (we dont’ speak about this much yet do we?) flow.

John

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