In keeping with the spirit of celebrating the late Kushida-sensei's life and teachings, many of my next posts will focus on principles I've learned in Aikido class and stories about my training where I applied (or misapplied) those principles. WHEN I TRAIN WITH NEW BEGINNERS (those just starting their Aikido training) they often apologize to …
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Repeat Many Times
HOW DO YOU HONOR THE MEMORY OF AN AIKIDO SENSEI? By training hard with a strong spirit. In Japanese Buddhist culture, the 49th day (7th day of the 7th week) after someone's death is a special day marked by services and remembrance. June 27 was the 49th day after Kushida-sensei's passing, and Aikido Yoshokai dojos …
Paying Attention
WHAT IS THE MOST DANGEROUS PART of an Aikido technique? Based on a recent class, I'd say that for me, it's the end of the technique - when the action is over. How can that be, I hear you saying. Aikido techniques involve strikes, dodges, blocks, holds, pins, and throws, all of which have a …
Stranded and Indolent?
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