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Is travelling two hrs on the train and two hrs back too much traveling for a two hour martial art training?

I want to travel to this club as its the nearset one that does the style of ninjtsu that i would like to do!

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1. Depends how much you want to go surely?
2. well if you are willing to committ to this then you will be fine but its entirely up to you whether you fink the travelling distance is worth the class.
3. yeah its sounds pretty far to me, but if your heart is in it and its what you want to pursue then i say hey go for it
4. Uh, yeah. I would say a 2 to 1 travel time is a little over the top.
5. not really, think of it this way, once you have the skill it will be with you for life so in 20 or so years you can look back and realise you took the correct decision
6. Hey, if you like it then go for it! I wish the studio that I went to didn't shut down, I loved martial arts. :(
7. I'd say it depends on what other commitments you have, and how much it means to you. I live one away from my univerisity, and some days I have one, one hour lecture. 3 hours time taken for 1 hours learning.I stil go - I love my subject.
8. If you are going to enjoy it then why not, you never know if you get good enough you could open your own club nearer home.
9. what 2 hrs , i am not saying your lazy or anything but damn thats long seriously just for a 2 hr lesson you gotta waste 4 hrs of your time travelling, hell nah i wouldnt i spend more time doing something else trust but like if your proper on this training thing then ignore me and go. i tried my best to help you now you do your best to help me by rating me as your best answer:P
10. The fact that your asking means yes. Think about it. Travelling 4 hours a day 2/3 times a week. It might be ok at first but your going to need super human dedication to keep going in 4 months time, plus a deep pocket.
11. If you want to do it once a week then probably it is too long, you'll feel tired from the journey before you even begin training. Instead of enjoying the Course you'll be dreading the long journey. If you were only going to go once a month I think you could justify the traveling time. Also depends whether you're going on a school/work day or a weekend when you have time to sit and relax on the train for that length of time. Think about the last time you took a 2 hour train journey and if you felt tired or not.
12. I think if you don't mind the travel, and its worth it when you get there then why not...?? No Matter What People think, it has to be your choice. For me, I know I would love it because the travel would give me time to study, or read or listen to music. Its not the travel time, but what you do with it I guess. If you enjoy it, then you must do what you enjoy. SO yeah... Enjoy!!
13. Honestly, a two our travel time is a little much to maintain for any serious period of time. The train ride, is it on a public transit system or a national rail line? The cost for traveling can be huge depending on this. Depending on your personal life, if you are serious about taking this program you could move. That's a little extreme but it isn't unheard of. You could contact the owner of the school and see whether there is a Shibu (branch) nearer to you that doesn't advertise. You might be surprised to find that there are people nearer to you who have already done the traveling but now want to teach. Good luck.
14. 2 hours of driving = 90 to 100 miles. The price of gas went down to half of what it was, but still - you will be spending a lot of money and wear and tear on your car. There has to be a martial arts school closer to you. For ninjutsu? I would not waste one penny on that BS. What city are you in?
15. Jeez, and how much money are you spending on transportation and/or gas? If this was for work I can sort of understand but for ninjutsu? Either you move closer to the school or look for some other alternative. It's not really worth it in the long run. I don't know if that's how you feel. Your sense of devotion and drive is what counts. If you truly feel you must do this and it's worth every penny, then continue. It just doesn't make any economical sense for me.
16. Yes. You should look for something closer to you, or move closer to the gym.
17. Of course it isn't! If you are prepared to do it then it shows a level of dedication on your part. Besides, if its something you want to do then you wont mind or notice the journey. I do the same ...only I drive (which is probably more comfortable!) and I don't even think about the journey anymore. In fact, it gives me good quiet time to mentally prepare for class and the return journey allows me to absorb it. Give it a try. If it doesn't work out then at least you know! Btw, you said this dojo offers the 'STYLE' of ninjutsu you want? Could you please clarify this?????
18. I doubt anyone can answer this question for you. It is something that only your heart can tell you. I have traveled long distances to train over the years. I have often driven an hour each way to train for an hour or two. The questions that come to mind are: How good is the training - can you get as good of training closer? is it worth the ride? How good is the teacher? I would drive a long way to train with my teacher, because he is only only a great practitioner, but an excellent teacher. Can you use the train ride for other things? reading, studying, other types of mental activities? Even physical stuff... i once did kata in an empty train car for thirty minutes... the motion made for great training... Taking the train makes the time and distance more manageable in my mind because you can use the time. What does your heart say? Not, what do other people think? Not, is it logical? Not any of the other stuff. Get quiet and listen to your heart. That is where the answer is.
19. Hahahaha for once I'm in 100% agreement with Scandal. Anything is too much for ninjutsu.
20. The question is if its too much for you. I am very thankful my dojo is about 15 minutes from my house for many reasons. For me, there is no question - its worth the costs by far. However, my situation isn't your situation and your situation is the only one that matters to your decission. That said - is the value YOU attach to YOUR training worth as much or more than YOUR cost of travel plus the time YOU take? If so, continue. If not, stop. Only you can make that comparison.
21. Unless it's a Bujinkan dojo, it's not real Ninjutsu. If it is, then it's up to you to decide if it's worth it. Masaaki Hatsumi Soke took an eight-hour train ride every weekend to go train with Takamatsu Sensei.