Its been hard work around New York Aikikai. The uchi deshi are tearing down a wall to make the downstairs office bigger. We’re fixing up all the toilets. I am getting rid of unnamed items in the women’s locker room. Its a constant battle upstairs to keep the sink free of dishes. There is also a cold going around. Its my turn now. It seems like all the uchi deshi are catching it. I got sick just in time for my brothers wedding in Chicago (which was beautiful).<\/p>\n
In my own training life I have noticed that I eat a ton and sleep more. My legs are always tired so I try to minimize trips up and down stairs. The training is wonderful. I love all the unfamiliar techniques and entrances. Sometimes I feel like a beginner and at other times I am comfortable with the technique. A teacher named Hal Lehrman is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. His techniques are powerful and open at the same time. He uses very abstract language to describe the mechanics of each movement. It keeps the class interesting.<\/p>\n
Sensei just got back from Japan and brought a friend of his, Yokota shihan. He will be teaching a class this evening. I don’t know much about this particular teacher except that he speaks English well.<\/p>\n
On a more personal note, I have just secured a part time job as a nurse. I will be working in a preschool three to four times a week. It shouldn’t cut into my training too much. The commute is a bit long though.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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