I broke my little toe in the summer; snapped it out sideways. This happened while taking ukemi for kaiten nage and being 'wheeled' clockwise...
Perhaps they are simulaneously both you and not you? Also, I've heard some psychotherapists describe 'parts' as the next evolutionary step....
Damn, I know I had it with me earlier :o
I think one of the most important considerations, which many a noob may miss purely to inexperience, is the quality of the teacher/club. I would...
Hi Akasha, I think this is because all the dan gradings are done in Osaka. The teacher and the senior students travel to Japan each year to the...
Hi, Apologies if this has been discussed already. I am planning to get a new bokken as my cheap redwood bokken is splintering and of poor...
Oops! That was not meant to be derogatory - I meant more the type of club rather than the art. Turn up, do the jumpy dance for a bit, boost your...
I think a traditionally run school is fairly self regulating and only the most dedicated actually stay! I'm not talking about the average TKD...
One of the greats of UK Aikido. May he live on in our memories and practice.
Missed gradings Hi DG, Yeah, There is only one grading a year. I started just after gradings in 2003, missed 2004 due to family...
Hi, Figured I've been lurking for long enough, may as well introduce myself. I've been training Aikikai style Aikido in Devon (UK) since...
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