What aikido is for

[randomdiversion]

I think its pretty common among martial arts beginners to occasionally have fantasies of being a ninja or kicking some would-be-attacker's ass. Fortunately we live in a world where incidents that require an ass-kicking are rare. So if we're probably not ever going to physically fight anyone, what is aikido for

Comments

[ironphoenix]

*nods* I agree, and well done.

I think martial arts in general also can build an attitude of just doing whatever's appropriate at the time without letting fear or doubts get in the way.

[strang_er]

Wonderful story. Imagine what the world might be like if people were less afraid of each other.

[miranda_lowson]

I was in similar situation. Few weeks ago I moved to new town and meet homeless man. Because I was doung aikido I wasn't frightened that that man may be insane and I tryed to help him something more than just money.