This morning I went to the semi-annual Dan (black belt) test at my Aikido school's main dojo. It was a long test, with three people each testing for shodan (1st degree), nidan (2nd degree) and sandan (3rd degree) rank. But it was also an exciting test to watch. At Dan level you see everything from …
Just a Little More
WAY BACK AT THE dawn of history (around 2007), I was on the mat at the start of a weeknight Aikido class. Our instructor worked us through the warmup routine until we got to the wrist stretches. Then he stopped for a moment. "I was asked recently how far one should take a wrist stretch," …
Vote for Me! Vote for a Fit America!
I'm not running for President, but I have an agenda. One that the leading two candidates haven't said a peep about, to my knowledge. This is an outrage. Why aren't people talking about the issues that really count for something? Unfortunately, I'm not sure any President would have the ability to implement the platform I …
Are You “Spartan Fit”? Would You Want to Be?
NOTE: The following is a review of a dangerous book. If you're happy with your life in every way, I advise you to avoid this post. And if you think you're some kind of stud/ripping bitch athlete, the Surgeon General has determined that reading this book will be hazardous to your ego. ======================= YOU HAVE …
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