Aikido

Aikido is a Japanese martial art that focuses on mind and body coordination (as do many other martial arts) so that you minimize your resistance to achieving your goals (usually throwing someone or pinning someone so that they can do no harm to you). Although the art is practiced using martial techniques, the underlying philosophy is broadly applicable to other fields as well.

There have been countless other sensei who have more succinctly and more accurately described Aikido, ranging from the mystical to the hard-core mechanical, so I won't waste more of your time. Suffice it to say that I find the art very theraputic, and am proud of my accomplishments in the art.

Accomplishments

7th kyu -- date unremembered.
6th kyu -- 2001 Feb 26
5th kyu -- date unremembered.
4th kyu -- 2003 April (specific day not known anymore)
3rd kyu -- 2006 Feb 23

Certificates

Certificate	Occasion
	3rd kyu

Pictures

	Description
	This was at Ryushinkan Dojo, under Martin Katz sensei. I'm not sure what is happening in this picture; I first noticed it was up on the Ryushinkan Dojo website on the Schedules and Events (09/26/06) page (referenced 2006 Dec 02). Since I don't see anybody else on the mat, I'm assuming that this picture was taken during my 3rd kyu test. I do not know who it is I'm throwing. The only thing I can tell from this is that it is some kind of "kokyu nage." If you ever get a chance to practice aikido in San Diego, be sure to stop by Katz sensei's dojo. You will be in for a treat. Between Katz and Macbeth senseis, I have many fond memories and have learned much, both about Aikido, and about myself.

Description

This was at Ryushinkan Dojo, under Martin Katz sensei. I'm not sure what is happening in this picture; I first noticed it was up on the Ryushinkan Dojo website on the Schedules and Events (09/26/06) page (referenced 2006 Dec 02). Since I don't see anybody else on the mat, I'm assuming that this picture was taken during my 3rd kyu test. I do not know who it is I'm throwing. The only thing I can tell from this is that it is some kind of "kokyu nage."

If you ever get a chance to practice aikido in San Diego, be sure to stop by Katz sensei's dojo. You will be in for a treat. Between Katz and Macbeth senseis, I have many fond memories and have learned much, both about Aikido, and about myself.