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Don't Train When You Are III, Injured, or Fatigued

It is not a safe practice to train if you are ill, injured, or too fatigued. If you are ill, you will not be able to pay attention to your instruction or training, and you may infect others at the school. This is considered disrespectful. If you train injured, you may complicate your injury and have to postpone training or stop altogether. If you are too fatigued, you will not pay attention and will get sloppy in your practice. Sloppiness causes accidents and injuries.

Warm Up

Always warm up before you train. Warming and stretching the muscles readies the body for a good workout. It is one of the best ways to train more safely and effectively.

Common Sense Is Wisdom

Remember that you are training in a martial art that ultimately can cause great harm. Always use your common sense. Train wisely and train safely.

Safety Requirements for the School

Mats

One of the most important pieces of safety equipment for any aikido school is a good mat. Good mats absorb the impact of a throw and absorb the mistakes you or your training partners make. Mats should be in good condition. Since you practice barefoot, it is possible to get your toe caught or broken in a tear of a mat. Mats used today are softer and absorb more impact than the traditional tatami mats used in years past.