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Behavior

Ask Questions

Most questions are answered through training. As a beginner, you will either be full of questions far beyond what you need to know for the level of your training, or you will not have the slightest clue about what to ask. An empty mind is the open mind of the beginner, and will be ready to receive learning. Accept the answer you receive. We often ask questions but do not really listen to the answers. Once you have an answer, return to your practice. Many times the words will make better sense if they are practiced though aikido movements.

Take Turns

Aikido is cooperative, interactive learning. You will learn to both give and receive the basic techniques of aikido. Your training partners will help you by allowing you to practice with them. You will reciprocate and allow them to practice with you. This partnership becomes a profound learning experience that extends far beyond the relationship you have in the school. After you have practiced a technique a few times with each hand, bow to your training partner and let him or her have a turn. Do not monopolize the training opportunity and time.