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Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

I write, practice Aikido, and coach people for lifelong well-being, health, and fitness.

From Nidan To Sandan — A Winding Path

30 November, 202219 November, 2022 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Note: I do write actual books, both about Aikido and about fitness. But this isn’t a real book. There’s only Chapter 10. The rest is … Read more …

Tags exams, learning, photos, quotes, reflections, seminars, testing

My 13th Aikiversary

5 May, 2022 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
A collage of group photos from Aikido seminars, and photos of Aikido teachers

May 5th, 2022 – Celebrating 13 years of Aikido. I started training on May 5th, 2009. It’s been a mind-blowing, breathtaking, life-changing, awesome experience. Endless … Read more …

Tags photos, reflections

FREE Aikido Technique Notes Worksheet

29 April, 2022 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Three representative printed sheets on an acacia wood floor

As I’m preparing for my upcoming sandan demo (third-degree black belt test) I’m reviewing all the blends and techniques I can think of. I’ve created … Read more …

Tags downloads, learning, testing

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

Words for Weapons Take-Aways: Jo-Dori , Tachi-Dori, and Tanto-Dori

10 October, 20215 October, 2021 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

This is one in my collection of articles about Japanese words in Aikido. Here is an introduction to those articles, which might be a good … Read more …

Tags japanese words in aikido, weapons

Outdoor Aikido Training, Part 2 — Dressing for Comfort and Safety

3 August, 20213 August, 2021 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Dave Goldberg Sensei teaching at the park

This is the second part of a two-part article. The first, from May 2021, was about options for shoulder pads or padded shirts, to make … Read more …

Tags COVID-19, Equipment, remote training, Training Outdoors

“New,” Not “Young” Students and Teachers

28 July, 2021 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Ginkgo is an ancient tree, and a symbol of hope.

I humbly suggest that we do not need fewer earnest people teaching Aikido in the world. We should not be discouraging or excluding anyone who is eager to put in the work, develops an appropriate level of competence, and wants to share the art.

Tags age, inclusivity, teaching

Outdoor Aikido Training, Part 1 — Rolling On Grass. Hard Grass.

3 August, 202119 May, 2021 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Aikido of San Diego, training in the park during the Covid pandemic

Since the beginning of the Covid pandemic we have been training remotely on Zoom, and also outdoors, masked, in a lovely public park. For the … Read more …

Tags COVID-19, Equipment, injuries, Training Outdoors
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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!

A decorative image showing a close-up of three wooden training weapons

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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