Grab My Wrist - Aikido (grabmywrist.com/) began as a blog where I share my experiences as a student in Aikido. I started training, at age 46, in 2009, and have been writing about it from the beginning. Over time, I began writing Aikido articles and books (coming soon!) with helpful information in support of beginners of all ages.
Getting started in any martial art - and Aikido training in particular - is the hardest part. There are plenty of opportunities to feel as though you’ll never catch on - everything from how to wear your gi, to etiquette in the dojo, to the Japanese terminology we use in class.
Stepping onto the mat for the first time can be an act of courage. It’s hard to be “the new kid.” Some people feel overwhelmed and get discouraged. Grab My Wrist - Aikido is a way I can give back to this life-changing and life-affirming art, by spreading the word about it, helping people get started, and encouraging new students to continue training.
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Thank you for posting these. As a long time martial artist, and Aikido novice, these are an excellent resource, to see how the art and techniques progress.
Hey Linda, thanks for making these videos. I'm thinking of starting aikido but I'm a little worried that at the age of 40 I'm to old to start. What do you think? Thanks again. Phil
Hi Phil! I only just saw your comment today. Have you started training (I hope)? I started at 46, and 10 years later I'm a nidan (2nd-degree black belt), so 40 is definitely not too late.
Hi Jef. I just now saw your comment. I hope you also have a good teacher, or at least some friends to train with. How is it going? Are you still training?
Hi Darren. I just now saw your comment. Are you still training? Don't worry about progress. There is value in the practice at every level. I think of it like going for a hike up a mountain. There are beautiful things to see right at the start of the hike, too - flowers, views - and great companions on the trail. You don't have to get halfway up the mountain - you can enjoy the journey right where you are.
Hi Linda!Thank you for sharing you exam experience, I was really curious to know how it looks like and you're great!I just start practice aikido, literally just recently, and I find it fun!wish me luck on my practice so I can progress well like you :)by the way, just curious, will you tell me how long did you take to learn those techniques before you take the exam? Thank you.
Thanks, Paul. Yeah, no kidding. :-) I often make the analogy that getting the rank of shodan is like becoming a freshman in college. Yes, it's great that you graduated from high school, but now you are at the very bottom of the next level. Enjoying training, and not in any hurry to take my next exam. ;-)
Those who detract to much have most probably never done a grading. Nerves can cause total brain fade .. and panic sets in .. well done for getting this far .. You did ok .. And for your Dan test I hope you do well ... Namaste
Setting out to cross a ford, we wait until the weather and wind is with us. Sometimes it changes mid crossing and we have to pull out the oars row the distance. -MM
I'm about to embark on my own Aikido journey, so it was a pleasure and a privilege to watch your videos and see how you've grown as a student of Aikido.
