First class strange experience!

Cagekicker

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It's been quite some time sense I've been in a dojo. So I went to my first Aiki Jujutsu class. Long story my last instructor was a whatever in TKD and a whatever in Jujutsu and Judo. One of those guys that started at 6 and was 60 now. We were non traditional only did basic strikes joint locks throws takedowns. We trained to attack soft tissue break joints ect. Noting fancy. Well I had to move away he told me my last day of class if you want to continue training find a ligit Jujutsu class. Well I did! Crazy experience was so much stuff came blasting right back. Now I know why Mike said to the Jujutsu rout. Most of what we did was Jujutsu. I was remembering so much stuff and catching on right away! Feel like I found my home! However I forgot how much of a bear break falls are!!!! I'm a little beat up right now. But I can't wait for next class!!!
 

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It's been quite some time sense I've been in a dojo. So I went to my first Aiki Jujutsu class. Long story my last instructor was a whatever in TKD and a whatever in Jujutsu and Judo. One of those guys that started at 6 and was 60 now. We were non traditional only did basic strikes joint locks throws takedowns. We trained to attack soft tissue break joints ect. Noting fancy. Well I had to move away he told me my last day of class if you want to continue training find a ligit Jujutsu class. Well I did! Crazy experience was so much stuff came blasting right back. Now I know why Mike said to the Jujutsu rout. Most of what we did was Jujutsu. I was remembering so much stuff and catching on right away! Feel like I found my home! However I forgot how much of a bear break falls are!!!! I'm a little beat up right now. But I can't wait for next class!!!
Ukemi/break falls can be a real grind. Well at least they were to me, which is probably why Judo didn't work out for me in my early university years.

Glad to see you've found a dojo that works for you. Cheers.
 
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I've attended a few classes now. I'm sore! Wow I'm sore! Having a great time!
 

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Good news, sounds like you're trying something your not used to. I remember my first time practicing kotekitai (arm and leg conditioning) for the first few attempts every time I left class with so many bruises, now it's my favorite part of goju :) :s54: (besides weapons)

But after a while when you get used to what you're doing it will become as easy as a habbit and no confusing when doing so :uhyeah:
 

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Make sure you are warming up and stretching adequately. Get plenty of water and it's okay to take some motrin. Rolls and falls never used to bother me but as I pass through the age of 40 I find I feel things more and I don't bounce back quite as fast as I used to. If I break fall correctly no problem but if I get it wrong, my body let's me know.
 

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