Spinedoc
Brown Belt
Hi all,
I'm curious as to others experiences, and what you might be willing to share.
I've been practicing Aikido for about 1.5 years now. Doing well, and advancing with both open hand and weapons (actually getting pretty good at the paired 31 jo kumi). My flexibility has increased dramatically, my balance and movement has been improved, and I am looking to expand my training.
To this end, I am starting the study of Muso Shinden Ryu/Setei Iaido tomorrow (dojo teaches both), and have even contemplated adding Kendo at some point as well.
My question is, for those that have been doing this, and have mixed Aikido with sword arts, what benefits have you found? Did it complement your aikido? Or did it complicate it? I'm legitimately curious as to what you have found in your studies.
Respectfully,
Mike
I'm curious as to others experiences, and what you might be willing to share.
I've been practicing Aikido for about 1.5 years now. Doing well, and advancing with both open hand and weapons (actually getting pretty good at the paired 31 jo kumi). My flexibility has increased dramatically, my balance and movement has been improved, and I am looking to expand my training.
To this end, I am starting the study of Muso Shinden Ryu/Setei Iaido tomorrow (dojo teaches both), and have even contemplated adding Kendo at some point as well.
My question is, for those that have been doing this, and have mixed Aikido with sword arts, what benefits have you found? Did it complement your aikido? Or did it complicate it? I'm legitimately curious as to what you have found in your studies.
Respectfully,
Mike