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I typically train outside, in a public place most of the time. I've never had a problem, but I do keep alert to what is going on around me.

Meditation also helps. If you can find an instructor who ties it in with MA practice that would be a great place to start.

Good point.... No particular style, just looking for a decent school that someone could recommend. Most of the cities I travel to I've been able to contact a school and they have been willing to let me join practice. There just aren't many listed up that way.

I'll be in Ukiah CA. for 2 weeks, and was wondering if anyone knew a good school that would allow me to practice a couple times while I'm out that way.

For me there has always been a time and place for a ki-ai, and during sparring was never one of those times. I am always aware of my breathing though, and make sure to exhale on strikes (like yourself). I've never been told that it was necessary to ki-ai during sparring either.

This is actually the school I attended, misread the school management part. Sorry 'bout that.

www.zenmartialarts.com

Birmingham Alabama via the metro Detroit area - warm weather and no snow.

Yang style Tai Chi

We use sashes; white yellow 2nd yellow green 2nd green red 2nd red black

Drinking a ton of water and cut back on carbs at night has helped me. Also limiting my soda consumption was a big benefit as well. Good luck!

Welcome! Aikido is a fun art you should enjoy it.

Bruce Lee - the art of expressing the human body

I originally started at the school of chinese martial arts in the metro detroit area. Currently living in another state, I practice by myself or with a couple of friends locally. I still try to return several times a year though, to practice with my sifu and get caught up on anything new...

I have always found meditation to be a great tool for focus as well.

zen in the art of archery or karate-do my way of life

Hey all, glad to be a part of Martial Talk.