Change in Aikido Routine
Last night I went to the Harvard Aikido classes rather than my usual Aikido of Rockford. I figure since I can only go to class once a week, the additional perspective about once a month (or less?) will help me grow. I need to maximize my mat time.
It was a really good class...well, two classes actually. The first beginners' class is followed by an advanced class. It started at 7pm, and it took about 45 minutes to get there (with my car shaking the whole time because I need to get the bearings fixed). It was far more active than I'm used to. I probably got more practice being nage in the first half hour of class that I normally do all night. After class ended at about 9:30, I hung around and talked for a while. I didn't get back home until 11pm. That's late. I will only be able to do this when I have the next day off. More than likely, I'm looking at one Thursday night a month...max.
It was a really good class...well, two classes actually. The first beginners' class is followed by an advanced class. It started at 7pm, and it took about 45 minutes to get there (with my car shaking the whole time because I need to get the bearings fixed). It was far more active than I'm used to. I probably got more practice being nage in the first half hour of class that I normally do all night. After class ended at about 9:30, I hung around and talked for a while. I didn't get back home until 11pm. That's late. I will only be able to do this when I have the next day off. More than likely, I'm looking at one Thursday night a month...max.