Sensei here in my story about how I got my promotion, My aikido helped me in my interview to get my promotion. It started as I showed up early to the corporate office; I sat down in the waiting room clearing my mind. As they called me back to interview room I told myself two… Read More >
Do the Moves We Learn Really Matter? Views of a 4th Kyu
I came across a discussion where people were comparing martial arts, saying, “This move was borrowed from that system” and “That move came from this system.” how to cure hidradenitis suppurativa I think they have a misguided understanding of forms. Everyone”s limbs bend the same way. When you get hit, it hurts. All systems seem… Read More >
Martial Artist’s Answer to the question, “When Are They Testing?”
The answer would go like this. If that person is a dedicated martial artist they will answer with only one word… ALWAYS!! With that thought in mind, I knew I had two students that were on the edge of their next kyu test. I would notice in thier training the ability to preform the thesting requirment tecniques with… Read More >
A conversation
After every Tuesday night’s training with Sempai Dan, we seem to sit and discuss Aikido one on one. I look forward to our training together on the mat, but I really enjoy our conversations about the art of Aikido. Our take on where we are both at in our Aikido training , him 15-16yrs and… Read More >
A testimonial from a students wife
This is Joanie Lacy, Robert Lacy”s wife. I just wanted to tell you Thank You for aikido and the impact that your classes have had upon our lives. Robert has learned so much and is much more relaxed at home. Your classes have improved our marriage and strengthened us together . Whenever Robert practices the… Read More >
Dojo Thoughts
Dojo Thoughts I just had a conversation with one of the female students after today’s noon class that I would like to share. She was saying that when the little nuances are taught of a technique in class it really helps her understand how to perform the technique without muscle. She feels that because she… Read More >