Injuries are a part of aikido training. Over the years, I’ve gotten hurt and hurt people. I’ve never been comfortable with the way injuries are handled (or ignored). I received my first serious injury at a seminar with Chiba Sensei in the early 1980s when I was perhaps 3rd kyu. He called me up for ukemi …
Yamada Shihan and Keller Sensei Seminar 3/24 at Aikido of Red Bank 1030 – 12 Yamada 215- 330 – Keller Potluck to follow! $60 at door, $50 in advance
Looking Back Claire Keller, Shidoin Aikido can benefit anyone at any age. It’s an inclusive practice and can be modified to fit almost anyone’s agenda with the proviso that each of us tries to keep an open mind and heart. This month I celebrate my 38th year of aikido training. I wish I could say …
Focus in Aikido Training By Claire Keller, Shidoin Resistance and correction are like a virus in aikido. A while ago, it was suggested to me that I stop correcting people while training, and I have tried to do that (with varying success). What I have found is that keeping the focus on myself in my …
Claire Sensei will teach at Aikido of Red Bank (New Jersey), on Saturday, October 14, 10-11:30 am. Mat fee is only $10.00.
Sunday afternoon class – a nice workout to ease the way back into the work week. And welcome to our newest member Patrick (far left) – he gets his own lane in the lineup!
Aikido as Moving Meditation Claire Keller, Shidoin When I first started aikido, I remember it being referred to as moving meditation. I didn’t really see that. I was too busy being frustrated. Although I’ve tried meditating many times, I’ve never been able to really commit to it. Too much chatter in the brain. When I …
