Sep 13, 2021Types of ThrowsTraditional: My favorite way to get thrown Brutal: My least favorite way to get thrown Covid-19: Long distance relationships Ki...
Aug 30, 2021Be grateful for the one you hate training with...On the subject of “Everyone you train with has something to teach you” which I brought up last week... Yes, that also includes the one...
Aug 23, 2021Be grateful for the beginnerIn case some of us forgot this with the excitement and eagerness to be back training. Everyone you train with has something to teach you,...
Aug 2, 2021Suburi, Suburi, Suburi!!!I should have practiced my bokken and jo during the COVID break, I know. Now it feels so awkward.
Jul 26, 2021Testing my muscle memory after a long COVID break...Ushiro ryote dori, kokyuho, ki no nagare… Sure!!!... What the hell???.... Which leg goes where? What direction do I turn to? Why are my...
Jul 12, 2021Finally back on the mat...I’m not a big believer in the benefits of fitness so going back on the mat for the first time after almost a year and a half of total...
Jun 28, 2021No Pushing & No Pulling...As a petite person, taking a big person’s balance is one of the biggest challenges I faced, and now, right before I go back training, it...
Jun 21, 2021Aikido Intro #47: Katame WazaWent over pinning and controlling techniques. In two weeks I’ll be able to go back on the mat and while I’m a little concerned about all...