I’m too tired to be eloquent this evening.
I’ve been working with my mentor, a senior student at the dojo, preparing for my upcoming (9/19) 6th kyu test. It never ceases to amaze me how perceptive a good teacher can be. Working with him has done my Aikido a world of good. Only 2 more sessions with him before the test. I’m nervous/excited, but not panic-stricken. Feeling pretty good about it.
This weekend (Fri-Sun) is our dojo’s annual fall Aikido Retreat. 3 days of training and other fun in the local mountains. This will be the first I’ve gone to (I only started in May of this year). The guest instructor will be Kayla Feder Sensei, and of course our own Dave Goldberg Sensei. There’s no matted area, so no rolling. Lots of weapons work, and non-falling Aikido. I have it on good authority that it’s going to be a blast, and I’m really looking forward to it.
Time to stop packing and start sleeping…
