(368 posts)
Sep 17, 2009 8:52 am
I'm digging it. I'm getting tired of everyone else COMMENTING on it, though...
KyuRyu hakama challenge
Started by Eric Pearson · Aug 30, 2009 · 49 posts
(260 posts)
Sep 17, 2009 10:01 am
I'm in the same boat as Sean. I really like it, it does help with posture. And you can really tell when you take it off how much warmth it was holding in. I'll probably stick with it for a while. Cameron is going to bring his so we can practice San-Kata with them on.
(161 posts)
Sep 17, 2009 10:24 am
Hi Eric
Your innovations for aikido in the park is a wonderful idea!!! Many tai chi and bagua schools have as their primary dojo the city parks as they look to be closer to nature . The outdoors environment certainly gives the aikido practice a different feeling and expression . The bagua folks I know look for a tree to do their circle walking and palms exercises which for us doing the walk which we have started doing around in a circle at the dojo would be a cool idea as well to do in the park as well as oour randori which you demonstrated very nicely......
Your innovations for aikido in the park is a wonderful idea!!! Many tai chi and bagua schools have as their primary dojo the city parks as they look to be closer to nature . The outdoors environment certainly gives the aikido practice a different feeling and expression . The bagua folks I know look for a tree to do their circle walking and palms exercises which for us doing the walk which we have started doing around in a circle at the dojo would be a cool idea as well to do in the park as well as oour randori which you demonstrated very nicely......
(106 posts)
Sep 17, 2009 6:33 pm
As far as the heat goes...
We find it is actually far cooler. Don't wear those judo pants underneath. We wear either black shorts or boxers. We find it is way breezier.
We find it is actually far cooler. Don't wear those judo pants underneath. We wear either black shorts or boxers. We find it is way breezier.
(40 posts)
Oct 3, 2009 12:55 am
The month is over. Didn't wear it for only 3 times on the mat. (Two called classes, and one day at windsong).. So I don't think they counted anyways. It is hanging back up in the dressing room. didn't really dig it so much as others here have commented.
Jeff
Jeff
(260 posts)
Oct 3, 2009 6:38 am
I completeted your challenge sir.
(106 posts)
Oct 4, 2009 6:04 pm
I did it too. I think I only missed one practice. This weekend I was back in the pants. I think it was good, and I will be incorporating it into my training wardrobe more. Thanks for playing!
(1808 posts)
Oct 4, 2009 8:16 pm
I made it for many of the classes, though not all. I'm not sure if I'll make it part of my everyday attire or not. There are things I like and things I don't, and I just have to resolve that with myself. All in all, a very good idea. Thanks Eric!
(368 posts)
Oct 5, 2009 8:23 am
I did okay with the challenge, though there were a few mornings when I just didn't have the energy. But, I've always liked it, and perhaps more so, I dislike the fact that I feel "uncomfortable" or out of place, or "silly" whenever I do. That issue stems solely from a place inside that worries what other people think, which is funny, because in many respects, I don't give a frak about that sort of thing; but for some reason, my pride/ego is still tender in that spot. So for me, it has become a whole other exercise!