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It is Not the How but the Why
“The techniques of Aikido change constantly; every encounter is unique, and the appropriate response should emerge naturally. Today's techni

Sensei Jay
Mar 3, 20228 min read
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Happy Birthday Sensei
“Create each day anew.”

Sensei Jay
Feb 27, 20226 min read
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Too-Morrows
the role of our arms when I used the analogy of my arms being like a stethoscope

Sensei Jay
Feb 15, 20226 min read
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Does Yoga Make You Pregnant?
“The body should be triangular, the mind circular. The triangle represents the generation of energy and is the most stable physical posture

Sensei Jay
Feb 8, 20226 min read
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A Dance Mom, A Light Bulb, A Plumber, and A Squirrel
You know when you have one of those moments when you did not think anyone would believe a story if you told them

Sensei Jay
Jan 31, 20226 min read
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A Bag of Groceries
“A warrior's mission is to foster the success of others.”

Sensei Jay
Jan 21, 20226 min read
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What I Learned from My Dog
“Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.”

Sensei Jay
Jan 11, 20224 min read
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My Last Letter of 2021
Hope you had happy holidays and a great new year start.

Sensei Jay
Dec 31, 20217 min read
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What I Want for Christmas
I want to wish everyone a very happy Christmas, and great new year.

Sensei Jay
Dec 21, 20216 min read
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Falling Down on the Job
Sensei Jay was not at Saturday Winter Wonder Women's Event hosted by the ASNJ Women’s group, but I was, and I’d like to prolong this letter

Sensei Jay
Dec 14, 20216 min read
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Geese
Have You Watched Geese Fly in a V?

Sensei Jay
Dec 6, 20214 min read
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A Fork in the Road
You are here to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment. Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to

Sensei Jay
Nov 23, 20216 min read
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Open the Door and Let ‘Em In
“A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.”

Sensei Jay
Nov 10, 20216 min read
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Cliff Notes
“Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here to realize yo

Sensei Jay
Nov 2, 20215 min read
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Sad News
“Knows All the Answers Has Not Been Asked All the Questions”

Sensei Jay
Oct 20, 20217 min read
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A New Role on the Mat
"The true meaning of the 'samurai' is one who serves and adheres to the power of love.”
- Moihei Ueshiba, the Founder of Aikido

Sensei Jay
Oct 13, 20216 min read
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100%
"Progress comes to those who train and train; reliance on secret techniques will get you nowhere.”

Sensei Jay
Oct 8, 20217 min read
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Sooooooo Buttons
"Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.”
- Moihei Ueshiba, the Founder of Aikido

Sensei Jay
Sep 29, 20215 min read
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Spiking the Punch
In class, one person slowly punched the other.

Sensei Jay
Sep 21, 20216 min read
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The Terminator
Why is Push Hands So Difficult

Sensei Jay
Sep 15, 20214 min read
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