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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

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

Nidan Essay: There’s No Waiting

17 February, 201817 February, 2018 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

“There’s your trot.” “Now.” Mark stood in the center of the south end of the arena, near the barn. His long oilskin duster and cowboy … Read more …

Tags exams, reflections

After a Firestorm

14 November, 201813 October, 2017 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

After a Firestorm By Linda Eskin Flat gray rings of former trees dapple the black hills. Angry chainsaw growls and purposeful shouting replace the stunned … Read more …

Tags disaster, fire, poetry, reflections

How Is It Already August? (or, On Turning 55)

9 August, 2017 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Last Tuesday we flipped the dojo calendar to the new month, and I or someone said something to the effect of “How is it already … Read more …

Tags poetry, reflections, song

Cedar Fire – San Diego County, 2003

31 October, 201726 October, 2016 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

In the quiet hours before dawn 13 years ago I got a call from my friend Sandra. She lives in the community just up the hill from us. … Read more …

Tags crisis, disaster, fire, horsemanship, reflections

Seven Years On The Mat

5 May, 20165 May, 2016 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Aikido of San Diego - Group Photo - 15 August 2009

I started training on May 5th — Cinco de Mayo — in 2009. Seven years on the mat, as of today. On one hand, it’s gone by … Read more …

Tags reflections

My Blog, Evolving

4 January, 20164 January, 2016 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Blog Topic Pie Chart - Aikido, Writing, Body, and Life

When I started writing here, I wrote exclusively about Aikido. As time has gone on – over six years now – it’s become more and more difficult … Read more …

Tags art, photos, reflections, writing

Looking Ahead to 2016

2 January, 2016 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Wow… As usual it’s been too long between posts. There’s not a day goes by that I don’t think of (and usually jot down) at … Read more …

Tags fitness, Joshua Tree, personal training, reflections, seminars
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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!

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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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