There is so much bunkum out there in the dojos when it comes to strength training. Happily, the place I train at has a good plyometric program, and there isn't too much time spent on static stretching or the silly leg-flailing "200 round kicks - go!" stuff.
This article confirmed some of my experience in Aikido. I have found that strength does improve performance for me. Two mistakes jumped out for me:1. Insufficient intensity: When we warm up is alot of wrist and hip warm ups. When we are finished I don't have a sense of wired up to go. The intensity we begin with is slow which doesn't match the next moment of being thrown 4 times getting up and then throwing your partner. One partner in the dojo was a former boxer now he's intense.
2. We don't train aerobically and I understand and have experienced the need of anaerobic. After watching one of the higher ranks exam I knew I needed to have the anaerobic training.
I acknowledge in Aikido it's about getting one off balance and doing the technique. As a female about 5ft3in. I will not be able to perform on strength alone when partnered with a male over 6ft. My strength training shows up in my Aikido.
"There will come a point in the race, when you alone will need to
decide. You will need to make a choice. Do you really want it? You
will need to decide."
Rolf Arands
The Ten Most Common Strength Training Mistakes Made by Martial Artists
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