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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

FREE Aikido Technique Notes Worksheet

29 April, 2022 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Three representative printed sheets on an acacia wood floor

As I’m preparing for my upcoming sandan demo (third-degree black belt test) I’m reviewing all the blends and techniques I can think of. I’ve created … Read more …

Tags downloads, learning, testing

Preparing for an Aikido Exam – The Week Before

11 December, 2018 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
2nd kyu test candidates bowing in with their ukes

Someone in an Aikido group on Facebook has an exam coming up on Saturday. Here’s the gist of his post: “Next Saturday I will do … Read more …

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All That Time! Planning the Path to Nidan.

25 June, 2017 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Ahh, free time! I’ve known for days that I’d have a few hours on my own this evening. Michael was to be off at a … Read more …

Tags testing, training

8 Years In, and Still Loving Every Minute

5 May, 2017 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Wow. Here we are again. Another year. Time seems to fly. I must be having fun. I have been training consistently, as always. On the … Read more …

Tags testing, training

PHOTO – Yudansha Books

24 April, 2016 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Aikido yudansha - black belt - passbooks

This month’s posts are part of a series of 26 posts, Aikido from A to Z, one for each letter of the alphabet, that I am writing during the … Read more …

Tags Aikido to Zanshin, testing

Testing – Taking It to The Next Level

23 April, 2016 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

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

Tags Aikido to Zanshin, exams, testing

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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