I enjoyed a few practices a while back at Glenn Leichman's dojo in Seattle where I was warmly welcomed. His website makes a distinction that would be useful if more dojos were to elucidate for their prospective students.
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One of the major features that distinguish one dojo from another is the style that is practiced. Some dojos emphasize the “martial” aspect of aikido, focusing on the self-defense aspect of aikido. Other dojos, such as Aikido Seattle, emphasize the “health and vitality” aspect of aikido, focusing on how doing aikido will increase one’s sense of well-being. While we try and keep our practice grounded in the real-life nature of attacks and self-defense, we also strive to increase our student’s flexibility, both physically and mentally.When I travel to a city I view the websites and try to discern which dojos offer aikido as a martial art, for as Glenn notes, not all dojos do. There is certainly a market for either emphases, are there is no judging who wants what out of a practice. For my part, I like a sparring level of intensity with people who creatively approach the art. I've practiced all over the world and the two places I found that excel in this are Aruba and Hong Kong.
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