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Month: February 2020

Aikido, and Coping with Vertigo and Balance Disorders

7 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

This is an interesting article, and a good introduction to vertigo, balance issues, and vestibular disorders. My vertigo (BPPV) has improved a lot since I … Read more …

Tags balance, rehabilitation, vertigo, why aikido

Benefits of Inhabiting One’s Body

7 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Dessa, a 3′ 6″ Detroit disability activist, begins training in Aikido, via an Embodied Leadership workshop. She discovers how the practice can support her in … Read more …

Tags disability, embodiment, Off-The-Mat Aikido, why aikido

Mindfulness Practices and Compassion

6 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Aikido is often seen as a form of moving meditation, an embodied practice in partnership with others. As such, this and similar research could point … Read more …

Tags embodiment, meditation, non-duality, why aikido

Aikido, and Getting Consistent Exercise

6 February, 20206 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

“It’s common wisdom that missing a day or two of exercise makes it harder to get back to it the next day, but The New … Read more …

Tags exercise, why aikido

Becoming Our Bigger Selves

22 February, 20206 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Robert Nadeau Shihan, calling on us to express our bigger, better selves.
Photo from a seminar at Aikido of San Diego
Tags embodiment, nadeau, photos, why aikido

The World Under a Magnifying Glass

6 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

“If the aikido training mat is the world, it’s the world under a magnifying glass. Subtle personality quirks are made large and clear. Hidden agendas … Read more …

Tags george leonard, quotes, why aikido

Aikido Draws Us In

6 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Jo practice in San Diego’s Cuyamaca Mountains, with Denise Berry Sensei.

Let yourself be silently drawn by the pull of what you really love.

— Rumi
Thirteenth-century Persian poet

Tags quotes, why aikido
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MY VISION

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.

We are a well-established Aikido dojo, with experienced instructors and friendly, vibrant community of supportive dojo members.

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