No Money for Martial Arts?

My name is Nicholas. I'm 20 years old and have always been interested in martial arts, but never had the money to join any local dojos.

I don't want to hurt anyone, I just don't want to get hurt in case I ever get into a fight. So could you send me detailed lessons?

Thanks for your time,

Nicholas P.


No, Nicholas.

Perhaps you'd like me to train with weights for you too?

Read the email that the previous person wrote, and my answer.

If you want to learn Aikido (or any other martial art) you've got to do the work, pay fees and attend classes regularly.

I didn't study Aiki for close to two decades so that I can save you from making any effort on your part. In any case, it doesn't work that way. You really do have to make the effort yourself.

That's why most students give up and drop out long before they get to Shodan level (1st-degree black belt). It isn't easy. It is hard work.

David