I'm enjoying my morning coffee, then dog walking, then a day of mask making. No aikido class today.

Yesterday's Weapons at Dawn—Gary and I reviewed Saito Sensei’s 20 jo suburi, and continued working on the 13-count jo kata, plus the first 19 movements of the 31-count jo kata.

As a prelude to class by the lake, a kingfisher, with a wild rattling call, dive-bombed an owl, chasing it away from it's territory.

Friday family aikido class was super fun. Gilbert lead class…ryotetori attack, lots of high energy practice!

—Stephanie

PS: Lol, setting up the new blog page took way more time than I expected :/