A Wiser Body Through Aikido
“The mountain lion was hunting and running towards me as I came around a corner,” Taylor explained. He too was hunting when the animal...
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durangosbkaikido
Feb 3, 20206 min read
All Tied Up – Musubi part 2
In my last post I discussed two Japanese words–awase and musubi— are slightly different concepts of connecting with a partner’s energy. I...
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philipriffe
Nov 19, 20196 min read
Falling For It, Redux
I dreamed that I stood on the ledge of a tall building, 40 floors up. I stepped casually off the ledge and fell, remaining upright, hands...
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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
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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philipriffe
Aug 1, 20184 min read
The Endless Accumulation of Fresh Starts
One Tuesday evening in August, 1992, I left work after a 12-hour shift, climbed onto my motorcycle, and headed for the dojo. My 4th...
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durangosbkaikido
Apr 11, 20182 min read
Dignity and Respect
I’ve always thought of myself as the kind of person who treats everyone with dignity and respect. In the short 21 months that I’ve been...
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philipriffe
Jan 27, 20186 min read
Have You Ever Had To Use Aikido?
I suspect that most people who practice a martial art have been asked a similar question. “Have you ever had to use tae kwon...
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durangosbkaikido
Sep 7, 20173 min read
Which way is down?
Which Way Is Down? I’ve always been a bit clumsy. From bumping into walls to drawing surprised glances when I dance in public, I have...
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