Yes I am a practioner of Aikido. Would it make a difference if I wasn't?

Michael Stoopman <michael_r_stoopman@...> wrote:Sorry,

Did you say you were a practitioner of Aikido ?

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From: "kenmaeda2001" <kenmaeda2001@...>
To: <Aikido_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, October 03, 2003 1:30 PM
Subject: [Aikido_Australia] Seiza stools?Whats next?Armchair aikido?


> I read with some amusement the mail about seiza benches. In Japan
> only the very elderly would use these. We are martial artists.
> Granted seiza can be painful but with constant practise it builds
> what I consider one of the pillars of Budo and that is fortitude not
> to mention strong legs and hips which are extremly important in
> Aikido. there are no short cuts and the use of a stool is downright
> silly!
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> - In Aikido_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Craig" <craigstasia@y...>
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> > A seiza bench is a wooden seat used to assist in a kneeling
> > posture. Some of the benefits of using a seiza bench are it will
> > increase the time you can sit in seiza, keep you in the correct
> > posture while you practise your breathing exercises and there is
> > less pressure on your feet which is more comfortable.
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> > The benches I make are made from 19 mm (3/4") pine with all edges
> > rounded. They are 500 mm (19 3/4") and 190 mm (7 1/2") wide.
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> > 2 folding legs are 190 mm (7 1/2") wide with the length of the
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> > are 150 mm (6") to 125 mm (5"). The base and taper cuts are cut
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> > a 15 degree angle to make the bench more stable. (This DOES NOT
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> > to be it will be strong enough without.) Measure 75 mm (3") from
> > each end of the bench and place a 150 mm (6") length of piano
> hinge
> > and screw into place. Place one of the legs. straight end to
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> > and screw sercurely. Do the same for the other side. Test the
> > opening and closing of legs. Turn over and test on a level
> surface,
> > all being stable you are now ready to use your seiza bench.
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> > If you do not have the time/equipment to make a seiza bench, I
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> > sell the for $30 and $15 for postage and handling anywhere in
> > Australia ONLY. On receipt of your money order from Australia
> Post,
> > I will post your seiza bench to you.
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> > I am not set up for receiving money from overseas and the cost of
> > postage and handling is more than the cost the seiza bench.
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> > Thank you
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> > Craig
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