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Off-The-Mat Aikido

Aikido: It Can Change Your Life

11 February, 202011 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

This inspiring article is an excellent introduction to some of the important benefits of training in Aikido. It describes the story of Kara Stewart, who—through … Read more …

Categories UncategorizedTags equestrian, Off-The-Mat Aikido, why aikido

Women and Aikido – The Importance of Moving Beyond Our Comfort Zone

9 February, 20209 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

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 …

Categories UncategorizedTags gender, girls, improv, Off-The-Mat Aikido, why aikido, women

Benefits of Inhabiting One’s Body

7 February, 20207 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 …

Categories UncategorizedTags disability, embodiment, Off-The-Mat Aikido, why aikido

Writers and Ritual – Bowing In

21 May, 201921 May, 2019 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Bowing in works at the dojo. Why not use the same practice in our writing?

Categories UncategorizedTags etiquette, Off-The-Mat Aikido, writing

Ruthless Compassion – Resolution Without Apology

21 April, 20165 February, 2020 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

This is the eighteenth in this series of 26 posts, one for each letter of the alphabet, that I am writing during the Blogging from A to Z … Read more …

Categories UncategorizedTags Aikido to Zanshin, assertiveness, Off-The-Mat Aikido

Training New Muscles, or Half-Halts in Real Life

29 July, 2014 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Training New Muscles, or Half-Halts in Real Life “We need to be reminded to wake up and pay attention, to feel into our experience so … Read more …

Categories UncategorizedTags horsemanship, Off-The-Mat Aikido

13 Days and Counting

24 February, 2013 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

I have 13 training days left before my 1st kyu exam on March 9th. It’s been a very difficult week for me, personally, quite outside … Read more …

Categories UncategorizedTags exams, Off-The-Mat Aikido, training

Always trust your cape

22 July, 2012 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

I’ve been applying Aikido off the mat lately, in a big way. Feeling what’s actually happening, instead of imposing my interpretations or expectations. Blending with … Read more …

Categories UncategorizedTags music, Off-The-Mat Aikido

Stop Resisting.

15 February, 2012 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

It’s funny how we have to keep learning the same thing over, and over, and over, and over again. An old lesson looks unfamiliar in … Read more …

Categories UncategorizedTags learning, Off-The-Mat Aikido

Things Your Sensei Says?

12 February, 2011 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Someone on Facebook recently asked what your sensei says regularly that sticks in your mind & helps inform your Aikido or other Martial Arts practice … Read more …

Categories UncategorizedTags Off-The-Mat 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!

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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