Hi All,
I am sorry to point out and I wish I didn't have to do
that. But Aikido is about love, patience and
tolerance. We have to be considerate of others and not
to critisize as it will arise conflict, which in turn
destroy the Aiki Spirit.
Thanks and regards.
--- ken maeda <kenmaeda2001@...> wrote:
> Yes I am a practioner of Aikido. Would it make a
> difference if I wasn't?
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> Michael Stoopman <michael_r_stoopman@...>
> wrote:Sorry,
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> Did you say you were a practitioner of Aikido ?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> 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...>
> > wrote:
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > 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.
> > The
> > > 2 folding legs are 190 mm (7 1/2") wide with the
> length of the
> > legs
> > > are 150 mm (6") to 125 mm (5"). The base and
> taper cuts are cut
> > on
> > > a 15 degree angle to make the bench more stable.
> (This DOES NOT
> > have
> > > 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
> > hinge
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > If you do not have the time/equipment to make a
> seiza bench, I
> > will
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thank you
> > >
> > > Craig
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