Email Ki

Someone wrote me a rotten email at work. It was very insensitive. My response used ki. She replied and I believe she knew she was in the wrong. I redirected her words into kind words. It's amazing what you can do with ki.....

Front rolls...

It was my turn to lead the exercises. It was a small class. Just so perfect for something new. I introduced a new front roll exercise. I felt I needed to do something different for the front rolls. It involved picking up 2 pens in 2 consecutive rolls. Many members responded positively to it. I was happy I came up with it....

September and Aikido

During this cool month, it's great for training. It's not too hot or cold. Perfect for expanding your Aikido. ...

Understanding a technique...

Sometimes techniques happen so fast. When you get home, you try to remember what was taught to you. I have in the past written it down in a notebook. When the technique comes up again, I refine it in my notebook with things I forget to include with it. By putting it in your own words, you will be able to understand it. good tip for a beginner...

Knowing and feeling...

Sometimes it is nice knowing that you are doing techniques correctly. It does help you become better. Maybe it's related to self confidence...

Ki exercises....

I try to practice and demonstrate KI exercises I learn in class. I feel it's important to remember them. Sometimes I will write them down. If you don't practice them you will forget...

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.