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My Plan for Ruthless Focus & Productivity in 2020

22 December, 201921 December, 2019 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
My plan for 2020 and beyond: Aikido, Writing, and Fitness

Ten years ago I decided to write a book. I actually did write one – a just-for-fun throw-away I wrote for the learning experience – … Read more …

Tags evolution, fitness, writing

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?

Tags etiquette, Off-The-Mat Aikido, writing

Aikido – It’s a Lot Like… Handwriting?

8 March, 201921 February, 2018 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Printing versus Handwriting

When I was training for my nidan test (2nd-degree black belt) it seemed like everything I’d learned previously was wrong. I would do what I … Read more …

Tags learning, writing

Fridays are for Writing

13 October, 201713 October, 2017 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Fridays are for Writing By Linda Eskin Fridays are for writing! Lay in snacks and coffee. Clear the decks. Lock the office door. None shall … Read more …

Tags poetry, writing

PHOTO – Nadeau: Ask Who You Need to Be

1 May, 2016 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Last month I wrote a series of 26 posts, Aikido from A to Z, one for each letter of the alphabet, as part of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge, … Read more …

Tags Aikido to Zanshin, nadeau, photos, writing

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

The More of You – A Weekend with Nadeau

25 August, 201525 August, 2015 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

Once again I’ve had the good fortune to participate in a seminar with Robert Nadeau Shihan, a direct student of O Sensei, and a 7th … Read more …

Tags fitness, nadeau, seminars, writing

Dear Ueshiba Sensei

14 December, 2014 by Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist

[At our dojo we have a tradition of submitting an essay when we test for sho-dan. My exam was today, and here’s what I wrote.] … Read more …

Tags exams, learning, teachers, writing

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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