I have been a serious student of the martial art aikido for almost a year. As I have progressed in my training, I have found writing about certain elements of the art and/or philosophy of aikido that I find challenging to execute or understand to be a valuable process. Not only is it cathartic when I feel that my training has plateaued, it also enables me to eventually instill, reveal, or personalize those certain elements of aikido training and philosophy that I find initially out of reach.
I have begun this blog and placed it on the web rather than in a private format in an effort to aid other aikidoists who might be grappling with similar issues. I do not presume to have all the answers. I welcome comments, questions, suggestions, and criticisms with regard to format and content provided they are constructive and relevant.
