May 21, 2020Preparing for Lockdown ExitPreparing for the upcoming Corona lockdown exit, phase 1: non-contact training. Ensuring safe practice and in keeping with Federal, State...
May 11, 2020Personal Space - Maai and IntentionNot only on the mat. Maai can also be determined and adjusted by the way you perceive intent. The safer you feel, the shorter the Maai...
May 4, 2020Empty MindWhen I first started training Aikido my biggest obstacle was over thinking. In time, muscle memory took over and my mind could relax and...
Apr 27, 2020Footwork on Zoom“Stealing a technique” is a Japanese concept by which learning is done by watching and copying… Damn hard during any normal practice, but...
Apr 13, 2020The Art of Peace 3I would very much like to believe that this is a true quote… “The supreme challenge of a warrior is to turn an enemy's fearful wrath into...
Apr 6, 2020KiaiA good kiai is a self defense technique in its own right, and very effective in maintaining social distancing.
Apr 2, 2020Practice as (almost) Usual...We’re grateful for Daniel Brass Sensei turning into a tech wiz, and embracing Zoom as his new dojo (for now).