In Today's Email

Yesterday at the dojo, I, along with one other person who is one rank below me, was asked to demonstrate a technique to the rest of the dojo. There were about eight or nine of us in attendance yesterday. Andrew demonstrated Shiho Nage, and after, our Chief Instructor asked me to teach Ikkyo.


I received an email this morning, addressed to both Andrew and me, from our regular instructor.

"You both did a really good job demonstrating techniques at today's class!  Wow!"

It's nice to be recognized for doing well.


I've also recently noticed that I've taken another step on the path. Both my ukemi and my Aikido techniques have become better. I've been told that my forward rolls look like the ones done by our regular instructor, who is a nidan (2nd degree black belt). I'm taking break falls with much more ease and confidence. My techniques are becoming more effective, although I still have a ways to go here depending on the technique. I am also getting past the "issue" from April.