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02-17-2006, 07:07 PM
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Location: Commerce City, Co
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A reintroduction of sorts
by the by... three years has flown by.
For those of you who dont remember me, howdy.
Those who do -- will remember me from such fond dicussions such as 'Kates bear hug' 'free flier miles' and ' Gee, I didn't know a wrist could point that way'. I also spent more air time then mat time at the 2003 Rocky Mountain Aiki Summet, and ne'er since have I trained with a 6'7'' partner- Randori and Koshi's Eeek!
A little background- I started training five years ago in college with Joe Crocker- great guy, arizona is lucky to have him. Stopped training August 2003 when I was side lined by pregnancy.
Fast foward to now, Married, divorce and fighting to get custody of my daughter back. My little thing for me is aikido, so.. Hi!
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~~No smile is as beautiful as the one that struggles through tears.~~
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02-17-2006, 07:18 PM
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Dojo: Ronin
Location: Henderson, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Re: A reintroduction of sorts
welcome back!!! good luck and keep practicing...
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02-17-2006, 08:30 PM
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Location: Orlando, FL
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Re: A reintroduction of sorts
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Kaitlin Lozano wrote:
Stopped training August 2003 when I was side lined by pregnancy.
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They know what causes that now...  Welcome back.
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02-18-2006, 07:29 AM
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Dojo: Aikido of Cincinnati/Huron Valley Aikikai
Location: Somerset Michigan
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Re: A reintroduction of sorts
Welcome back Kaitlin! I too stopped for awhile due to having a baby (about 2.5 years total) so completely understand. It's hard to come back in a way, but it is oh so nice to be able to pick it back up again.
Take care, and welcome back again.
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02-18-2006, 03:42 PM
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Dojo: Kingston Aikido
Location: New York
Join Date: Dec 2002
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Re: A reintroduction of sorts
Welcome back, Kaitlin. I remember you! Good luck with everything you are going through. Keep your center.
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Karen 
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02-18-2006, 04:01 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2000
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Re: A reintroduction of sorts
Welcome back, Kaitlin.
-- Jun
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02-18-2006, 04:37 PM
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Location: Commerce City, Co
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Re: A reintroduction of sorts
Thankyou one and all I wouldn't give up being a mom for anything, which is why I'm fighting my back stabbing ex MIL so hard to regain full custody. -sighs-
Anywho, I was wondering if anyone knows where to find a Gi strong enough for a man but fit for a woman?  I'm a little more curvy then I used to be, which shocked the hell out of me when I tried my Hakama on because instead of tripping on it, it fits perfectly.Props to the skillled folks at Bu Jin.
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02-18-2006, 04:46 PM
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Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2000
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Re: A reintroduction of sorts
The Bujin women's doji top are really great for curvy women. I'm one. And they are pretty durable. Although I'd love to see a judo dogi top made for a woman. I don't know how plausible it is. (oh, and i don't mean just adding ties to the collar.)
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Anne Marie Giri
Women in Aikido: a place where us gals can come together and chat about aikido.
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02-18-2006, 04:59 PM
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Location: Commerce City, Co
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Re: A reintroduction of sorts
I dont believe I've seen a judo top before - feels dumb-
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02-18-2006, 09:16 PM
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Location: Orlando, FL
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Re: A reintroduction of sorts
Judo tops are made from thick, heavy woven fabric. They can take a pounding, and can absorb much sweat, but become heavy when wet. They can be very warm... great in a cold dojo, but miserable in a hot one. This can be complicated by the fact that most women wear a shirt underneath. I know females who swear by them, and others who swear AT them.
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