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-- Impression of the 51st All Japan Students'l Aikido Demonstraion --
Great Opportunity of looking at myself
Sophia University
Emiri
TOGASHI
I participated in 51th All Japan
Students' Demonstration at Nippon-budokan on November 26th. On that day, there
were many students who have been practicing aikido in Japan. I did a
demonstration as a member of Sophia University Student Aikido Club and practiced
with students from other universities. I learned a lot of things through these
experiences.
First, during the practice, I
practiced with many people who each came from different universities. Through
this practice, I reconsidered my own technique, physical strength and daily
practice.
Second, by watching many
demonstrations, I realized many things which I still have to learn. Many
students did great demonstrations. I felt that they did a hard and good-quality
practice.
Third, in my own demonstration, I had
an indescribable feeling of tension. The feeling, I think, came for two reasons;
one came from being watched by many spectators and the other came from an
awareness of wanting to do my best on this large stage, Nippon-budokan. In fact,
I could not do my demonstration the way I usually do. However, I'm sure that I
had very good experience because it was a very valuable experience for me,
something that I cannot have only through my daily practice.
Finally, I greatly appreciate all the
people who were involved in this event including my coach and seniors. From now,
I would like to continue to practice hard with a gratitude for others so that I
can improve my technique even more and gain the physical and mental
well-being.
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