Controlling others

We are all used to controlling others with force. Myself , being a parent, it is quite obvious. We use power to control. Your boss does the same thing.

By taking Aikido, we learn relaxation in face of danger. Relax, center and blend with the attack. Bending enables us to feel where the energy is coming from. It affects what I decide to do. It can change so fast. Redirecting the energy on the fly is the key. It is not easy and takes practice. Bending is the key to life. Just think about it.

Being calm...

I used my Ki when I did a self resue in my kayak. I noticed it's very important to be calm. You need to evaluate the situtation. This is very similar to protecting yourself. I guess Ki really does help.

Missed class...

I missed class last week. It was because of an injury. I still visualize the entire class. I did think of some techniques and visualize them. I have to believe it's good to think and practice in your mind. Time we tell....

Different Martial Arts...

I spoke to another sensei from another martial art. I enjoyed the conversion. It was very interesting. I was surprised that many self defense aspects were similar. Our art is defensive. Another arts start the attack and defend it. Ki is very strange to other arts. When explained to them, other martial artists are very interested in it.....

Spreading the word about Aikido and Ki.

I was at the gym and one thing led to the other. I started talking to another member about Aikido and how it all started. People seem to be interested in it. As we know, it's a modern art. I love talking about Ki and explaining it. People are just amazed with the concept of KI.

Relax and maybe your Nage will too....

I have notice that being stiff will make my nage stiffer. I believe he works in reverse. If I relax, maybe the nage will too. I have noticed with newer students this holds to be true. As I become relaxed, the nage becomes relaxed. The whole technique is much better. With an experienced nage, the nage should be relaxed even if I am stiff. We hope......

I missed the seminar...

I know I missed a great seminar. I had too many things going on and couldn't go. Good thing the seminars are recorded onto a DVD. Sometimes the DVD is very helpful too. The rewind button is a handy option. You are able to watch it over and over. Being at the seminar and watching the DVD is the best. So many things happen and usually very quickly. I did watch an old seminar when I was working. Well, there's always next time....