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Month: February 2020

Your Dojo First Aid Kit

4 March, 202023 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Dojo First Aid Kit - two open plastic boxes

I just restocked our dojo first aid kit in preparation for our annual Evolutionary Aikido seminar, and it reminded me that I’ve been wanting to … Read more …

Tags dojo managment, health and safety, tetsudai

Movement Helps Children Learn

18 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Aikido combines learning through movement, awareness of our own bodies in space, and mindful moving meditation. In Aikido, students learn experientially, with the guidance of … Read more …

Tags aikido for children, meditation, why aikido

Aikido is a Healthful Activity for Post-menopausal Women

17 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

This seems intuitively obvious, but it never hurts to have science that backs up a sensible idea: “Women who exercise regularly after menopause tend to … Read more …

Tags exercise, fitness, why aikido

Practice Aikido—Improve Your Brain and Your Reality

12 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

In this 20-minute TEDx presentation, therapist Mark Robert Waldman discusses the neurological effects of our thoughts, from big ideas and spirituality, to complaining and ruminating … Read more …

Tags emotion, mental health, spirituality, why aikido

Aikido: It Can Change Your Life

11 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

This inspiring article is an excellent introduction to some of the important benefits of training in Aikido. It describes the story of Kara Stewart, who—through … Read more …

Tags equestrian, Off-The-Mat Aikido, why aikido

Cholesterol and Aikido—Fewer Drugs, Better Health

10 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

At first glance, this article from 2013 appears to say that darned near everyone should be on statins for cholesterol. It begins: “If you’re not … Read more …

Tags exercise, health, why aikido

Aikido – A Safer Activity for Kids (and Grownups, Too)

10 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

In Aikido, our goal is to keep ourselves and our partners safe. Injury is not supposed to be part of the practice. When thinking about … Read more …

Tags aikido for children, health, injuries, why aikido

Aikido, and Exercise for Disease Treatment

9 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

A regular habit of vigorous physical activity can be as effective as drugs in preventing, treating, or managing many health conditions – especially “diseases of … Read more …

Tags exercise, health, why aikido

Women and Aikido – The Importance of Moving Beyond Our Comfort Zone

9 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Tara Sophia Mohr (@tarasophia), founder of the women’s leadership program Playing Big, and author of Playing Big: Find Your Voice, Your Mission, Your Message, observes … Read more …

Tags gender, girls, improv, Off-The-Mat Aikido, why aikido, women

Aikido, and Developing Resilience

7 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Read the article below to learn the inspiring story of Molly Hale, who currently holds the rank of godan—5th degree black belt—in Aikido. I’ve had … Read more …

Tags disability, equestrian, rehabilitation, why aikido
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It is my intention that Grab My Wrist be a resource for the entire Aikido community — especially new students, and new teachers.

I hope you will find the information here helpful and encouraging. I hope you will enjoy your Aikido practice, and will continue to train and teach.

When we continue our practice we personally benefit, our dojos benefit, and the whole community benefits. In the true spirit of Aikido, we all win.

GANBATTE KUDASAI!

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COME TRAIN…

I train at Aikido of San Diego, under Dave Goldberg Sensei, 6th Dan.

In the San Diego area? If you're thinking about trying Aikido, please come visit the dojo and see a class or two for yourself. If you already train, you're welcome to drop in for a small daily mat fee.

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