Linda Eskin's Site About Aikido, Learning, Training, Discovery, and Connection
I'm honored to learn that GrabMyWrist.com is included in "60 Top Martial Arts Blogs You Should Follow In 2020," by James Davis, Chief Editor of MMA Station, calling it "a fantastic resource for anyone interested in taking up the Japanese Martial Art." and "Through her blog, Linda offers some fantastic insights into her experiences with Aikido, as well as some brilliant beginners guides for those new to the martial art."
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
