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2020 Hindsight — Thoughts at The Solstice

21 December, 202021 December, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Looking back along a trail at dusk

Well, there’s nothing like a deadline. I started several versions of this post over the past few months, but always got sidetracked or overwhelmed by … Read more …

Tags COVID-19, fitness, health, learning, reflections

Daily Checklist — 7 Actions to Help Us All Stay Grounded and Peaceful

18 March, 202018 March, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
List of 7 Actions

These are hard times. Everything is uncertain. The situation is increasingly frightening and tragic. On top of it all, our routines are disrupted, we’re apart … Read more …

Tags connection, COVID-19, health, mental health

Aikido Videos, Online Aikido Courses, and Aikido DVDs

11 March, 20208 March, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Benched with an injury? Stuck at home with a cold? Dojo closed for a COVID-19 quarantine? It can be disheartening to be off the mat … Read more …

Tags COVID-19, health, injuries, remote training, videos

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

Fitness, Food, Feet, and Frustration

28 June, 2017 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Empire and Aces Kettlebell Strength Tee Shirt

Gaah. Back on track with fitness and eating habits. And off track. And on again. And off, and on… D’oh. I’ve decided (again) to finally … Read more …

Tags fitness, health, injuries, kettlebells

Pokémon Go? Yes, go out and play!

25 February, 202015 July, 2016 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

A new augmented-reality game, Pokémon Go, was released this month (July, 2016). You would think civilization was coming to an end, so pervasive has been negativity … Read more …

Tags apps, exercise, fun, health, play, society

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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