philipriffeAug 15, 20173 min readKinesthetic SkillI never expected to fall in love again. For several months, my wife Adele had been taking tai chi at the community college. After class,...
durangosbkaikidoAug 8, 20172 min readExploring the Principles: Relax CompletelyMartial arts require practicing new ways of moving, thinking, and interacting with others. Aikido relies on several key principles that...
durangosbkaikidoJul 31, 20172 min readA Choice in the MatterI could have gone blind the light was so bright. It blazed so abruptly. I didn’t have time to take cover and shield my eyes. This...
durangosbkaikidoJul 25, 20172 min readMoving Around My Own CenterMark Sensei commonly reminds us to move around our own center, regardless of what uke may be doing or not doing. After spending my entire...