HIIIYAAA!!! Martial Arts anyone?

[Trek420]

You may want to ask Trek420 as I believe she has a black belt in Aikido. (i think it's Aikido ). I am sure a few other folks on TE do but dear trek is the one that comes to mind atm.

Wax on, Wax off

Yep, I be a Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in Aikido. There are many great martial arts out there, lots of styles to choose from. I would not get so caught up on this style vs that one. All are fine and at their highest level the higher you go and longer you train they have similarities.

Find a teacher who inspires you, find a school you like to go to with fellow students you love to train with and go train!

It's a little like finding the perfect bike Watch a class, talk to people, see how the classes look and feel and if the style seems like something you'd want to do .... what have you looked at?

Do not sign a contract. There are schools that will say if you sign a contract for x number of payments and attend x number of classes they guarantee you black belt. Rubbish!!

My style is the best style. PM me, I will send you my address. If you will mail me a $6,000.00 check (I also take paypal, I will trade for 47 cm steel bikes with Campy Record) I will send you my spare black belt

Do not sign a contract. Automatic payment is another thing if you just like the convenience. Also many reputable and exceptional teachers are more informal. Try Community colleges, Adult schools, parks even.

One of my neighbors teaches TKD on the lawn of my condo association. He's incredible, an 8th dan, a joy to watch and sometimes I join in.