I got sliding snowshoes for Jesus’ birthday. We have had
about 3 inches of snow since October. Today I was out on my skis on about a
half inch of granulated ice that was quite slippery. The sun was setting and a
3 quarter moon had already risen giving the world a soft glow. The air was cold
but I quickly shed my hood as I scattered around the yard mostly keeping my balance.
I have never taken lessons so my skiing is not too graceful yet. My Aikido
training helps me stay centered and keep my weight off my feet. When I let go
of positive mind….when I think about falling, sure enough there I go. Good that I know how to fall and good that I
prayed and the universe helped me get up. Good that I can laugh at myself and
be out in the woods on my new skis at 54 years young.
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The other day during a class at MCLA we were practising kata tori ikkyo. I had a line of 8 students or so and was doing my usual as nage and black belt, helping them learn the technique. Dora Sensei has those of us with experience throw first in the line, so set the tone. We show how it feels for an uke, but also how we want them to practise, that is gentle.This went fine until my whole line had thrown and I had the chance to throw again. 2 young men decided for whatever their reasons, to "test" my ki when I had gotten them to the walking down to the mat portion of the throw. The first refused to go down and even began a little taunt about how he would not be defeated. I totally fell into the trap. (the one that is internal and had very little to do with him) I applied a bit of pressure on the wrist and used a sudden tenkan to "make" him abruptly hit the mat. He got up, looked at me odd and walked back to the line. The second fellow did the same and as I began to fe...
You are doing great! just believe me. I'm one year older than you, so I must know;)
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