16/10/2019
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Think you’re too old to do Aikido(after 40 years old)? Think again. :)
Here are Top five reasons to start Aikido even after turning 40 years old!
1) Enjoyable workout! Keep exercising.
Not only does Aikido provide a great form of exercise, but it does so in a fun way! By working out in an enjoyable way that you can look forward to, you will keep yourself motivated to keep exercising! Healthier body and positive mind through Aikido practice.
2) Learn to protect yourself and your loved ones
Self-defense is one of the important aspects of Aikido: it is why the martial art was created in the first place. While it would be a good idea for everyone to learn how to defend themselves, if you are over the age of 40, it is likely that you have a family that you have to think about
3) Space/time for yourself.
Aikido provides the much needed “me time” by allowing us to schedule a few hours a week to partake in an activity that is not only beneficial to you but provides you with that much needed “space”, away from all your worries and worldly thoughts.
By scheduling off a few hours every week for one to two classes, you will have the designated time just for yourself. Whether it is an evening class, or in the afternoons after the kid’s English or any enrichments lessons, starting Aikido will allow you to find time that is designed solely for the purpose of doing something for you, yourself.
4) Social circle and new friendship
As many people over the age of 40 know, it can often be difficult to build new friendships without institutions such as school or new jobs that we had when we were younger. Earlier in our lives, we were constantly being introduced to new people as our classmates changed every year and we bounced around from job to job.
As we get older, our professional situation becomes more stable and we are less likely to be introduced to a wide variety of people with whom we could make friends.
Aikido provides a perfect mechanism to compensate for this!
Not only will you be introduced to a large swath of new training partners on your first day, but you will constantly be meeting new people as practitioners’ cycle through the dojo and you participate in various workshops and seminars. And because you will get to know them through your training, you will know first-hand that they are hardworking, quality people who would make great friends in your personal life! Never know, they might even serve as a form of potential business opportunity!
5) breaks boredom. Build New life.
While the modern adult life provides an amazing standard of living for the majority of us, it can become quite monotonous as we settle into the routine of going to work, running errands, raising the kids, and other aspects of our daily life. Such a pattern can lead us to feel like we are stuck in a rut, like we only exist to do unexciting things.
Aikido breaks this mindset and allows us to see the exciting parts of life that aren’t provided in our typical daily activities. It provides excitement, purpose, and enjoyment all in one. The desire to show up to practice, train hard, and work on a particular skill creates the mindset in a person that there is more to life than the constant day-to-day actions that we are always undertaking.
It can be intimidating to start training Aikido after you turn 40, but it would be a massive mistake to believe that you can’t just because you think you are too old.
Not only is Aikido a great activity for practitioners of all ages, but older practitioners are often able to see the intrinsic benefits of Aikido. It provides purpose, entertainment, and exercise in an environment where you can escape the grind of your daily routine.
If you’re over 40 and looking for an activity to take part in, you can’t go wrong with Aikido!
So, hesitate no more and drop by any of our training cetres to find out more!
Shinju-Kai Aikido...a way of life.
