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Linda Eskin
Добавлен 26 июн 2009
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.
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.
Linda Eskin - Aikido Sandan Exam - Aikido of San Diego
My sandan test (third-degree black belt), on 19 November, 2022. Age 60. I began training in May 2009, and tested for nidan(the previous rank) in February of 2018, 4 years and 9 months ago.
I will be posting my sandan essay, "The Journey of a Lifetime - Chapter 10: From Nidan to Sandan - A Winding Path," in the next few days on my Aikido site: grabmywrist.com/blog/ There you can learn more about Aikido, the martial art of harmony, and read about my experiences as a student.
Aikido is a non-oppositional, non-competitive practice appropriate for all ages and athletic abilities.
Many thanks to my kind mentors, ukes, and training partners during exam prep: Megan, Jay, Karen, Scott, Maru, Eric, ...
I will be posting my sandan essay, "The Journey of a Lifetime - Chapter 10: From Nidan to Sandan - A Winding Path," in the next few days on my Aikido site: grabmywrist.com/blog/ There you can learn more about Aikido, the martial art of harmony, and read about my experiences as a student.
Aikido is a non-oppositional, non-competitive practice appropriate for all ages and athletic abilities.
Many thanks to my kind mentors, ukes, and training partners during exam prep: Megan, Jay, Karen, Scott, Maru, Eric, ...
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How To Scoop Out a Fuerte Avocado
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Fuerte avocados have thin, fragile skin, so they can be difficult to scoop out. Here's what's working for me. Give it a try and practice to get the hang of it. No worries if it takes a few attempts; you can always make guacamole from any mistakes. I hope it's helpful!
Linda Eskin - Aikido Nidan Exam - Aikido of San Diego
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My nidan test, on 18 February, 2018. Age 55. I began training in May 2009, and tested for shodan (the previous rank) in December of 2014, a little over 3 years ago. You can ready my nidan essay, "There's No Waiting," and learn more about Aikido, the martial art of harmony, and follow my blog sharing my experiences as a student at my blog: grabmywrist.com/2018/02/nidan-essay-theres-no-waiting/ A...
Linda Eskin - #GimmeFive burpees!
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Here my video of me doing 5 burpees. I was challenged by my friend Marta Kwiat, and you can consider yourself challenged to post one, too! As with most physical activities, you can do these at any level - skip the pushups and jumps, or add backflips - whatever is right for you. My pushups are a bit slow (this was the second take!), and my form isn't perfect. The point isn't to be perfect, it's ...
Linda Eskin - Aikido Sho-Dan Exam - Aikido of San Diego
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My sho-dan exam, on 13 December, 2014. Age 52. I began training in May 2009. Sho-dan is the lowest of the black belt, or yudansha, ranks. Sho-dan means "beginning rank." This test is just a milestone on a lifelong journey. Learn more about Aikido, the martial art of harmony, and follow my blog sharing my experiences as a student at GrabMyWrist.com. Aikido is a non-oppositional, non-competitive ...
Kabocha-wara, with Linda "Pumpkin Killer" Eskin
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Last Halloween (2012) I organized a pumpkin-smashing event using bokken (wooden sword-like weapons) for the kids' class at the Aikido dojo where I train, Aikido of San Diego. At that time I posted the video of my pre-event proof-of-concept backyard testing, making sure we could do it safely for the kids. I got a bit of a reputation, and a nickname (thanks, David F.): "Pumpkin Killer" or just "P...
Linda Eskin - Aikido 1st Kyu Exam - Aikido of San Diego
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My 1st kyu Aikido exam, on 9 March 2013. I began training in May 2009. As usual, there are parts of my test I was happy with, and parts that, ahem, help show me what I need to work on. Learn more about Aikido, the martial art of harmony, and follow my blog sharing my experiences as a student at GrabMyWrist.com. Aikido is a non-oppositional, non-competitive practice appropriate for all ages. Man...
Jean Whitney - Aikido 5th Kyu Exam - Aikido of San Diego
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Jean's 5th kyu Aikido exam, on 21 January, 2012. Linda Eskin, uke. Jean trains with Dave Goldberg Sensei, at Aikido of San Diego. "No question marks at the ends of her techniques." Well done, Jean!
Linda Eskin - Aikido 2nd Kyu Exam - Aikido of San Diego
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My 2nd kyu Aikido exam, on 21 January, 2012. I began training in May 2009. Learn more about Aikido, the martial art of harmony, and follow my blog sharing my experiences as a student at GrabMyWrist.com. Aikido is a non-oppositional, non-competitive practice appropriate for all ages. Many thanks to my mentor and uke, Cyril Poissonnet, 3rd Dan, whose teaching, coaching, and encouragement have bee...
Linda Eskin - Aikido 3rd Kyu Exam - Aikido of San Diego
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My 3rd kyu Aikido exam, on 9 July, 2011. I began training in May 2009. Learn more about Aikido, the martial art of harmony, and follow my blog sharing my experiences as a student at GrabMyWrist.com. Aikido is a non-oppositional, non-competitive practice appropriate for all ages. Many thanks to my mentor and uke, Leonara Simonovis, who generously trained with me for weeks, and to my teacher, Dav...
"One" The Quality of Initial Contact
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Having a bit of fun - but with a good message. The text for this video is quoted from writing by my teacher, Dave Goldberg Sensei, of Aikido of San Diego. Come train with us! www.aikidosd.com/ You can learn more about the peaceful martial art of Aikido, and read my blog about my experiences as a student, at grabmywrist.com
Rainy, wishing he could finish his dinner
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I groomed Rainy today while he ate some of his dinner, and then did a little groundwork on the way to the arena for turnout. He wasn't in a rip-snorting mood today. Mostly just wanted to get back to his corral, and his pile of alfalfa.
Rainy, trying to get Fuego to play
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Rainy on his first day in the mountains. He's trying to get his new neighbor, Fuego, to play with him. Fuego is playing hard to get. You can follow Rainy on Twitter: @RainyTheHorse
Rainy, playing in the big arena
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Rainy having some fun, turned out for the first time during his summer in the mountains. This was after being cooped up for a week of rain and snow. Rainy is a Percheron cross. You can follow him on Twitter: @RainyTheHorse
Rainy The Horse, Running
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Rainy getting some turnout time in a big arena. You can follow him on Twitter: @RainyTheHorse (Sorry for the poor quality. I got lazy and uploaded it directly from my iPhone.)
Linda Eskin - Aikido 5th Kyu Exam - Aikido of San Diego
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Linda Eskin - Aikido 5th Kyu Exam - Aikido of San Diego
Sumo Suits, in the Ring, at Aikido of San Diego
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Sumo Suits, in the Ring, at Aikido of San Diego
Great throw, Bill! Sumo Suits at Aikido of San Diego
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Great throw, Bill! Sumo Suits at Aikido of San Diego
Dojo Party with Sumo Suits at Aikido of San Diego
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Dojo Party with Sumo Suits at Aikido of San Diego
More Sumo Suit Fun at Aikido of San Diego
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More Sumo Suit Fun at Aikido of San Diego
Sumo Suit Smackdown at Aikido of San Diego
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Sumo Suit Smackdown at Aikido of San Diego
Linda Eskin - Aikido 6th Kyu Exam - Aikido of San Diego
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Linda Eskin - Aikido 6th Kyu Exam - Aikido of San Diego
Firing the Deck Guns on the Californian
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Firing the Deck Guns on the Californian
Amazing!😅👍🏼
Clowns
ICUBE 3hours in : eskin meets daniel for gold-berg: porndude versus crimelord prayer for fatter thighs and longer legs- flamingo {GO LANG resort of hotels calling all girls atl not atm. version sitting bull/duck
Good for her. Respect. signed
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.
I came across your videos and website years ago. It’s nice to see you are still training. Congratulations on passing your 3rd Dan Exam.
Congratulations! Thank you for post this video! You're such an example for so many of us who practice every day!
Thank you, Mori. You're very kind.
Congratulations!
Thank you, Raven. <3
I enjoyed that very much Linda! Your movement is graceful and long. Congratulations!
Thank you so much, Russ. <3
Just found this now and then checked out the ASD website to find your now a2nd Dan, wow, thanks Linda your an inspiration.
Technique and rolls are not bad for 6th kyu.
Congratulations on your Aikido journey it is very inspirational I watched this after attaining 6th kyu at age 47, lol!
Hey! That's great! I started at 46... I may have tested for 6th kyu at 47. I'd have to look up the date. I hope you are enjoying training!
Do you still practice?
Yes. Training for my upcoming sandan test now.
Great exam Linda! May I ask what style of Aikido is this?
شكوبيستان هههههههه
Good....From Brazil
I want two
спасибо большое мне тоже скора на 2 кю ))
Всего наилучшего на 2 кю экзамене!
спасибо большое вам !!!
thank you this is the best for white belt training I've learned more and more every time i watch this video after training
Hahaha
Very useful to exam kyu 6th move kyu 5th
Pumpkin's bane.
Excellent!!
the technnic is very good, but dynamic is very low for 2 kyu
Congratulations Linda
hi, good video..i just started my aikido training. last week. :)
That's great, Hizammi! Are you enjoying your training, I hope?
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
Phil O'Scanlan you definitely should! age doesn’t matter until you can make a simple roll. 🌞
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.
Aikido uruguay congratulation
Congratulations on your aikido journey so far and your foresight to record it from the very beginning.
Ah, i remember this! At 1:19 "And that's how you cube a pumpkin!" <3
Congrats Linda looks good!
Great Job Linda! Miss you guys. Aloha from Hawaii!! :)
Great !!! Loved watching it all ! :-)
Thank you, Marie-Noelle. :-)
great job congrats :) :)
I'm from Brazil and I'm learning aikido with your videos, thank you
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?
very good .video. :).
congrats on your training. very well done. thanks for helping all of us by posting your training.
Thank you, @Zenshinaiki! I'm glad you find them helpful. I'm grateful to others whose videos I've learned from, too! All the best in your training.
very nice job. congrats
Train in JiuJitsu too
I only train once a week. I think it will be decades before I get to this level
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.
Very nice!
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.
Well done Linda .. Felt like I've been on the journey with you over the years .. Thanks for posting your vids ... Now the work begins 😀
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
Thank you, Paul. :-)
muy bien para mi estoy practicando aïkido
Bon courage
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
+Bill Garrison I'm not sure I get the connection, but it's a nice quote nonetheless.
+Linda Eskin I never sent this message. Who knew!lol
Well, I'd say that looked about twice as smooth as my shodan exam ;) Nice job.
+ESLTeacherTom Gosh, thanks. ;-) I'm sure you did great. Congratulations.
Everything was good but your hami was very wide but this was a long time I guess your a senpai by now
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.
+Clare Din I think I must have missed your post. Congratulations on beginning. How's it going? I hope you are enjoying training.