Go back to Aikido

but I know I won’t just now. I’ll begin with something I can afford (time, money) and it’s near home. But eventually I’ll get back.

I had a bit of a blip about a month ago, when Ididn’t attend practice. Too many other things going on and feeling too tired. But I’m back in the swing of it now, and it feels as good as ever. Getting to practice once a week might not sound a lot, but it’s a big deal to me and gets easier once I persuade myself it’s just a routine and there should be no excuses not to go.

I started practising again after a break of probably 5 years. And it feels great! I’m surprised how much my body remembers, how good it is to leave the rest of your problems behind as you step onto the mat and the satisfying feeling after a good workout. I was hobbling around after the first couple of sessions, but it doesn’t take too long for the body to adapt. Now…just got to keep up that momentum :)

Hi! there is pretty good blog about aikido!

a new university job and new town for me too! there is an aikido class in the university here and one in the town too. i’ll check out the classes next week and see if my gi, somewhere in the loft, is OK or full of moth holes.

now to continue… :)
oh, and I am up to two classes again. yeah!

so far I can only handle one class. I am not in very good physical health, but I am getting there. Stretching every night helps. I wanna go to class at least three times a week for two weeks and then see how I am feeling. Maybe I will be up for two classes. (God I hope so) Tomorrow is yoga time.

I went back about a month ago and then didn’t return. Well today I went again, and helped out with kids class. It was fantastic and fun. and I am less sore than I was before, (I have been strecthing more). Now I need to make this a habit and not give up! My physical health is important too.

I’ve now attended 3 classes at El Dojo Grande as I will affectionately call it. I think I call call this goal “done” and form a new goal that involves continuing Aikido.

I attended the saturday morning class at the other, expensive, farther away school and really enjoyed it. This may become my home dojo. It’s actually a pretty enjoyable ride when I take my motorbike, and if they give me the student rate it’s only $40/month. Plus, they offer 5 classes a week, so I should be able to hit at least 1 or 2 each week.

I really felt like I learned a lot this morning.