A Finger Pointing at the Moon
My ski companion decided to take a break and have a beer. I left her sitting outside in the snow on a lawn chair in the broad area at the...
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durangosbkaikido
Feb 20, 20234 min read
Intro to Aikido Class Starts in March
On Monday, March 6th, DSBK launches a 4-week INTRO CLASS series. Participants who complete the course will attain a 6th kyu belt rank —...
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durangosbkaikido
Feb 18, 20234 min read
Taking Up Space
The attacker lunged for Lisa. She deftly shifted back a few inches out of reach. She gripped his hand. She made a graceful pivot....
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durangosbkaikido
Jan 16, 20234 min read
NEW 4-Week Beginner Series
Participants who complete the course will attain a 6th kyu belt rank — step one of six on the way to a black belt. Plus a wealth of...
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durangosbkaikido
Dec 13, 20221 min read
DSBK Annual Report 2022
Our dojo is good evidence that bouncing back from a global catastrophe takes time and persistence. Improved class attendance, expanded...
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durangosbkaikido
Nov 15, 20225 min read
When Dojo and Classroom Combine
DSBK and Silverton School Launch Unique Learning Enrichment for Kids Awe froze the crowd to stillness as the regiment marched in unison...
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durangosbkaikido
Sep 27, 20223 min read
Acing the Test
DSBK Offers First Post-Covid Kyu Test Sensei called out the first technique to be demonstrated on the test. Mike Boeckman listened to the...
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durangosbkaikido
Feb 12, 20221 min read
DSBK Annual Report 2021
DSBK continues to survive and thrive a wearying global pandemic. According to national statistics on martial arts dojos, vast numbers of...
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durangosbkaikido
Feb 4, 20214 min read
Hyperventilating (On Purpose)
Surrounded by snow drifts with an icy river trickling nearby, the assembly under the pavilion swung their swords and gasped for breath....
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durangosbkaikido
Dec 22, 20201 min read
DSBK Annual Report 2020
DSBK weathered many a storm in 2020. In the end, we find that the practice we’ve invested on the mat being flexible, responsive, and...
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durangosbkaikido
Oct 21, 20203 min read
Change and Breathing
We are living in a time of great change. Change comes with uncertainty. For many people, uncertainty creates anxiety. We can’t eliminate...
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durangosbkaikido
Dec 22, 20191 min read
DSBK Annual Report 2019
Durango Shin Budo Kai Aikido focused on building a robust financial backbone throughout 2019. The dojo achieved this outcome by...
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durangosbkaikido
Sep 27, 20198 min read
To See a Tree: Lessons from the Deadly Table
“I was having panic attacks,” Adele explains to the dinner party gathered at the local brewery. Around that large, high table we appear...
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durangosbkaikido
Aug 19, 20195 min read
Falling for It
“My ex-wife chose the paint colors,” Trebb explains as we set food and silverware on the dining table. He must have seen me eyeing the...
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philipriffe
Jul 12, 20193 min read
When I’m Ninety Six
As the milk for my morning’s cappuccino was frothing, I tore off yesterday’s page from our daily Zen calendar. Today’s quote was brief:...
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durangosbkaikido
Jun 16, 20194 min read
So Glad I Stayed
“Dude! That is so smooth!” My uke, Tim, makes this declaration while teetering on his toes, one arm so twisted his spine bevels. He looks...
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durangosbkaikido
Mar 8, 20194 min read
Know Your Limitations
Face down. Prostrate on my belly. With my head turned to one side, one cheek smooshed and spread like a pancake on the griddle. That’s...
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durangosbkaikido
Nov 26, 20184 min read
The Wrestler’s Vessel: A father and son give thanks for family, respect, and Aikido
Jerry and Nate face off on the mats. Jerry offers his torso as a target. Nate surges forward, his fist a torpedo gunning for his father’s...
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durangosbkaikido
Nov 8, 20183 min read
Ai’s Wide Shut
“It’s like we’re psychic,” Holly marvels. “How did you know what I was thinking?” I ask. We repeat the experiment. She shuts her eyes. I...
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durangosbkaikido
Sep 13, 20182 min read
The Caretaker’s Test
The above picture comes from Scott Carlton’s recent 5th kyu test—the first demonstration a person gives to establish their rank as a...
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