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You may, at first, feel disappointed from a martial arts perspective, since aikido can look soft. As you study, however, you will find that the soft appearance gives way to the power of the throws and locks of aikido. With training, the softness returns but brings with it the power of the martial art. Aikido takes patience and persistent training. Eventually, your disappointments will turn to enjoyment and even amazement.

Humility

On first appearance, the techniques of aikido look simple to perform. When one actually tries to do them, however, they often turn out to be much more complicated than they seemed initially. The excitement you initially feel may give way to frustration when training actually begins. Be patient. With consistent and persistent training, the frustration is replaced by the even deeper excitement and appreciation for what aikido is, and for the skills you have gained.

Considering all that aikido encompasses, you should expect the first class to be overwhelming. Aikido keeps evolving and changing. Expect to change with it. Aikido has an infinite number of combinations of techniques that change with every encounter. Don't try to memorize everything too soon. Be patient with yourself and train hard. Eventually, the things that once overwhelmed you will become automatic.