Aug 15, 2019Dojo Rule #13 - Hands off Orifices! At least during class, Please keep your hands away from your nostrils, mouth, ear canals, or anus (yes, anus… we had a kid with his hand...
Aug 12, 2019Awase Vs. Roadkill... Awase means "come together". The concept of Awase is to merge into an attacker’s movement and take control. Not by attempting to directly...
Aug 8, 2019Meanwhile off the mat… It’s been a while since I reminded you that - Running Sucks! #runningsucks #cupcake #clown #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor...
Aug 5, 2019Pain is Information... And you actually have to feel it!!!... Don’t tap out too soon. A sincere uke, resists to the level that helps nage to improve their...
Aug 1, 2019Origami... Learning how to properly fold a hakama, when you first start wearing one, can be daunting. These clear instructions might come in handy....
Jul 29, 2019Resistance is Futile... Applying a technique depends on the situation, the size and strength of our attacker, and our own size and strength (or the lack of it in...
Jul 25, 2019Dojo Rule #10 - Rei Show respect and gratitude #dojoetiquette #reigi #aikido #martialarts #comics #cartoon #humor #oritshilon
Jul 22, 2019Hara - Your Energy Center "Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free: Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate."...
Jul 18, 2019Dojo Rule #12 - No Talking There is only one teacher on the mat during class. Talking should be kept to a minimum. #dojoetiquette #aikido #martialarts #comics...