The top 10 reasons Aikido training is like S&M
- You go to a special place, get dressed in special clothes and tell someone how to hurt you
- You pay to have it done to you
- The more you do it. The harder and faster you want it.
- Practitioners of both arts stay up all night looking for their stuff on the internet.
- It can take your relationship to a new level if you can get you spouse involved.
- You always say "Thank You" to the person hurting you when they are done.
- Even if someone gets really hurt, chances are they'll do it again.
- "The more you relax, the less this will hurt!"
- No one understands why you do it except other people involved in the activity.
- You inflict pain in an effort to get your partner horizontal. And then it's your turn. And you're glad!