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Originally posted by ChrisJericho
Aikido would be good for those who are beginning martial arts and aren't necessarilly interested in fighting or actual self-defense. If you're looking for light excerxise and maybe learning a few applicable techniques then Aikido works.
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I have a number of years of Kung Fu, a little over two training Mui Thai, and another two learning Aikido. There is no martial art better for "actual self-defense". Further, since it is more spiritual and you can't effectivly train by mindlessly hitting a bag or running through katas, it is not a beginner's martial art.
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Originally posted by ChrisJericho
If you want a more strenuous workout with more self-defense applications check out Muay Thai, Judo, Boxing, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Keep in mind that with these arts, the training is a double edged sword. The training is what gives you the great workout and prepares you for confrontations, but you're more likely to get injured due to the physical nature of these arts as opposed to an easy art like Aikido. [/B]
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Certainly it is not the most strenous. But holding stances and fingertip 'elbows-in' pushups will not prepare you actually defend yourself.
You must have different experences. Aikido is not easy. I think Muay Thai is much easier- a little more aggressive, but not nearly the challenge.