Martial arts inquiry

[mdm-sosostris.livejournal.com]

Looking for a good dojo/dojang in the area. I know Davis Square has a couple--has anyone checked them out?

Comments

[ellf.livejournal.com]

* Avoid the "Oom Yung Doe" school -- OYD is a cult, not a classical martial art.

* New England Aikikai (near Porter) has high quality Aikido and Iaido.

[mdm-sosostris.livejournal.com]

Whoa--creepy. Good to know. Thanks.

[ellf.livejournal.com]

It makes me uncomfortable to "put down" another school, as I am a student of only two martial arts, and recognize that no selection so small imparts upon me the ability to critize those that I do not train in.

However, I'm equally uncomfortable when I think of someone unwittingly joining an organization that crosses so many boundaries in a field that I consider sacred. Even so, do your own research -- just do so mindfully.

[dphilli1.livejournal.com]

There are political issues going on with New England Aikikai right now. Not something that low-ranks have to be concerned with, but if you plan to stay with it and become an instructor, it might come up in 10yrs or something --
"oh so you trained with XXXX? We must now shun you."

Dumb, I know, but thats people for you.