Aikido: Don't fail when practicing demonstrations (free techniques) To be aware of the present

　Aikido is a martial art that "lives in the present."

　What's that all of a sudden? ? You may think so.

In fact, the promotion examination will soon be held, and I will be dealing with the test takers.
Those taking the exam seem to be quite panicking.
The reason is that the screening items include free techniques (playing 10 consecutive moves), and I've never done them before.

　This time, I have written about my thoughts and thoughts on the mindset and points to be careful about when practicing free techniques during the promotion examination.

　The first thing you can do after practicing is "it's not going to work well!"

The continuous moves inevitably stop halfway through.

I get panicked every time, thinking, "What should I do next?"

I understand very well.
When I was judged this, it never stopped, but I ended up repeating the same technique💦

　So why do you panic? Will your mind be completely blank?

That's because they try to do what they plan.
First, you will write down 10 techniques on memo paper to simulate it.
However, when I actually try it, I get a completely different technique than I thought, which makes me confused.

It's not good to be confused.
, "Ah, I made a mistake!💦"
and then stop there.

　The teacher said:

"You might think you failed! But the technique that was released at the time is your correct answer.
"

　At that time, I interpreted it like this:
　

When you say "here and now" you don't just think about the future, but what should you do "now"? It's about thinking.
If we try to follow the script, we will only think about the future.
This will neglect the "now."

It depends on your own interpretation that it was wrong.
It's not that you made a mistake, but that the technique was introduced in the "now."
If you interpret it like this, you often see a different person.
I thought it was right to plan things over a long period of time.
Now, as I practiced demonstrations, I've come to think that it's better to think about the best possible response in a short span.

Clarification of the purpose is also very important.
One common sight to see during training is that some people get mixed up when doing 1 to 4 rules (1 to 4 lessons).
The two and three secret tricks (aikido has front and secret tricks) are particularly prone to confusion.

　A characteristic of people who can't remember no matter how many times they try is that their "purpose" is not clear.

In other words, when trying two tricks, the "goal (final form of the technique)" is not clearly defined.
That's why it seems like a descent departure.
The two-line trick makes it clear that you master the opponent's wrist with your own shoulder, which gives you a clear idea of the process.

By clarifying your goal, you can see the goal and naturally begin to see how you can get there.
This will make your rehearsals more efficient and avoid the gross thing like "What is it?" every time.

When practicing free techniques (10 consecutive times),
・Emphasis is placed on speed
・Prevent each technique from stopping
・Effective use of the stage

By clarifying one of the themes (purposes), you should be able to learn faster.
I always try to "prevent each technique from stopping."

*Rehearsal scene

Feeling "here and now" is becoming important in your personal life as well.
What does the other person feel and want now?
This can be said for partnerships and also for professional communication.

It is often said that one can acquire "spiritual growth" through martial arts, but isn't this exactly what it means?
Be captivated by the profits of the past and future, and not lose sight of your original purpose.
This will help you maintain a win-win relationship with each other, and you will be able to work and live your personal life smoothly.

　It may be true that it will also increase your income.

I have also been connected to a variety of people through this Aikido.
Can we apply what we have learned through Aikido as content to our work?
I'm thinking about that too.

　To do this, I would like to practice more and more and more and more mentally.

　It was Taiko!