Monthly Archives: August 2008

August Test

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August Test Practice

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An interpretation of Ki and Do

Ki Is in the purest meaning the vital principle that feeds the universe, being the cause of the existence and the movement of everything that is. Ki is the cosmic energy, is life, is creation.Do The DO begins the first … Continue reading

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You know you’re an Aikido addict when…

– You and your friends think a group hug involves flipping out of it. – You choose your job based on if it interferes with your training time – You wear your dogi to work. – You hear someone say … Continue reading

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Food for thought (and aikido)

So what do you eat in that short gap between aikido and sleep …? If you have any quick meal ideas with a Japanese twist please email them to sophie_harle@hotmail.com – and we’ll post them on the blog – or … Continue reading

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Mat talk

“The only way to get the the end, is through” -Alex, during a particularly tough set of backfalls.

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On training

In the dojo the beginner rushes to learn. The teacher rushes to teach. The Aikido eludes us. To sincerely look within one technique would reveal the secrets of all the teachers who walked the way. Then why do we hunger … Continue reading

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Rock climbing photos – 2

Well, here they are – photos from the dojo rock climbing day. Going against the (wise) advice we are always given in class, we lifted our feet off the mats and climbed the walls instead. There are more photos, which we will … Continue reading

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Rock climbing photos – 1

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