Keeping your one point...

I learned first hand in the value of having your one point. Last week, I went kayak fishing. There were some hairy times dealing with the current and boats. I just relaxed and focused. If I had panicked, I feel I would have been prone to mistakes and danger.

Class when it is hot....

It was a hot class last Tuesday night. I was sweating like a pig. When it's hot, you must pace yourself. Do the moves but flow in ki. Using ki, it will help when it's hot.

Ukemi

Learning ukemi is a natural process. In time with devoted training, commitment and patience, the student will gradually mature.Trust yourself and you will trust your training partner. You must learn to have faith. If you have doubts, it will take a long time. Learn your falls. It is very important in Aikido. Practice and practice. You must understand how much resistance to give during training. Patience......

Training alone for ukemi...

Practicing ukemi is typically done alone at the begin inning of class or in private. It might consist of forward rolling, back rolling and exercises that help your ukemi. It helps develop confidence. Training alone will make you a better ukemi.