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Month: February 2022

Folks are Flocking to Aikido. This Could Be Why.

28 February, 202221 February, 2022 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Aikido training in the park. Dave Goldberg Sensei discussing a technique

As we emerge from our long pandemic hibernation, stretching and blinking at the sunlight, many folks are taking up Aikido. New participants are trying classes, … Read more …

Tags beginners, why aikido

Pause… Settle… Presence and Patience Overcome Hurried Distraction

19 February, 2022 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Sensei and a student training with wooden staffs in a sunny park

I recently revisited one of my very early posts, where I wrote about my experience in my first 6 classes. That reminded me of the … Read more …

Tags meditation, Off-The-Mat Aikido, training, Training Outdoors, weapons

Presence — Being in the Moment

7 February, 20227 February, 2022 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
A long, quiet path through a seaside meadow.

This is the current draft of the chapter “Presence” from my upcoming book Aikido to Zanshin —26 Essays on the Martial Art of Peace, based … Read more …

Tags Aikido to Zanshin, meditation

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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