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| Pioneers of Sri Lankan Aikido YMCA |
It was in 1992, I was 17, looking
for something special in martial arts world. I was unstable with my decisions
after visiting few karate, kungfu and Judo schools. My expectation was simple,
a welcoming smile and a pleasant practicing environment. It was hard to find,
every martial arts school had that fierce look, giving a message your nothing,
come to us then you may become strong.
Still remember the first day
visiting YMCA where an interesting young group was practicing a strange art.
Where people were thrown but always stand up with a smile. More surprisingly
the person who was throwing the opponent displayed very calm and quite
attitude. It seems effortless and harmonious. A senior practitioner approached
me with a big smile. Are you interested to practice? I said Yes. No formalities
he just asks me to give a try for few minutes and decide. I asked what is this
art …It’s Aikido. And My Journey begins ……. of course with a smile.
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