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Old 07-20-2010, 06:08 AM   #19
Randy Sexton
Dojo: Aikido of Lake Keowee
Location: South Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 187
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Re: Too Old for Breakfalls?

I really appreciate the discussion and advice. As Maggie said, I too have learned to view Ukemi differently, over the past year especially. Ukemi is half of learning Aikido!
We all want to train with joy and safety as long as we physically can. When I am very, very old I will sit in my wheelchair and practice harmony and love watching the sun rise and the squirrels practice their "Squirrel Aikido" and I will practice with them yelling out "Extend, Extend! LOL
Thanks!
Doc Randy

"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will"
Gandhi
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