It is unfortunate that Covid-19 keeps us from training together. Aikido is a partnered art and “social distancing” has made training together impossible. Nevertheless, there are ways to keep your connection to the art. Okay, I admit to having a soft spot for some not-so-high-brow books. Steve Perry’s (1986) The Man Who Never Missed is just aContinue reading “ISOLATION AND HOW TO TRAIN”
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BROKEN RHYTHM
Another missed Saturday in Covid-mandated isolation. Another opportunity to cross-train solo skills. If you don’t already own one – a simple speed bag set up is a good investment. A free-standing unit is an inexpensive and portable way to start. With the bag, start with a standard rhythm to get a pattern and response fromContinue reading “BROKEN RHYTHM”
ISOLATION AND WHY TRAIN
Update 4/9/2020 I am closing this post to add individual posts on “How to” rather than “Why” train in isolation. Update 4/3/2020 I hate running! I haven’t really run since high school track and cross country. The weather hasn’t been particularly favorable but work-at-home affords the opportunity to take more breaks with the confined kids.Continue reading “ISOLATION AND WHY TRAIN”
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