My small commentary on how Aikido can be seen in the real world we live in. Including "Playing Possum" with finding "openings" in situations, plus meditation.

The wearing, material, training in, sitting, use of the hakama with some more history!

More on the chapter of The Hakama, from In The Dojo.

Excerpt from "In The Dojo", by Lowry. More on the piece of the Aikido uniform called the hakama, and some background history on it.

Excerpt from "In The Dojo: A Guide to the Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts", by Dave Lowry

Excerpt from A Monk's Guide on taking care of our teeth and how that relates to a deeper purpose for us!

Defensive Aikido strategy ideas to use off the mat!

Some basic benefits knowing Aikido brings you from the practice and study of the art.

Ideas on how to build on this valuable aspect of Aikido practice for daily life.

Hospitality starts with cleanliness, excerpt from the book "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind". Little ways we can create hospitality.