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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 …

Categories UncategorizedTags 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 …

Categories UncategorizedTags exams, reflections

After a Firestorm

13 October, 201714 November, 2018 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 …

Categories UncategorizedTags disaster, fire, poetry, reflections

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

9 August, 20179 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 …

Categories UncategorizedTags poetry, reflections, song

Cedar Fire – San Diego County, 2003

26 October, 201631 October, 2017 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 …

Categories UncategorizedTags 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 …

Categories UncategorizedTags 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 …

Categories UncategorizedTags art, photos, reflections, writing

Looking Ahead to 2016

2 January, 20162 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 …

Categories UncategorizedTags fitness, Joshua Tree, personal training, reflections, seminars

Good bye, 2014. Hello, 2015.

1 January, 201515 August, 2015 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

In looking back at 2014 I see it involved a lot of completions – clearing out the old, and making room for new things – … Read more …

Categories UncategorizedTags exams, fitness, reflections, seminars

Time Flies

25 July, 2014 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

If you ever want to make a year fly by, here’s how to do it. First, anticipate that you will likely be testing for shodan … Read more …

Categories UncategorizedTags exams, reflections
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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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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.

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