Aikido Stick Training by Richard E. Killblane As the instructor of Virginia Aikikai, I train under an aikido sensei more experienced than me – Jim Baker of Aikido of Norfolk. He has used sticks to teach us how to quit using muscle and lead our partners by synchronizing our movements with each of us holding […]
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Covid restrictions shut a lot of martial arts schools down. Virginia Aikikai found the safest way to train during the restrictions was outside. Rich Killblane and Amanda Olmstead enjoyed training outdoors enough to continue it after the Covid restrictions ended. The reason they do not take ukemi (rolls) is because they got tired of brushing
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Image by GrumpyBeere from Pixabay Pickleball is one of the most popular and fastest-growing sports in America. Millions of people of all ages have been flocking to the local sports activities facilities looking for places with courts for Pickleball. Even though the game of Pickleball has been around for decades, for some reason its popularity
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Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay For many people, wintertime is a very trying time due to the cold temperatures and other harsh weather conditions. Being closed up inside for long periods can negatively impact how you feel. One of the best ways to help stave off the negative effects is to remember to add
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I have had my struggles with my weight most of my life, but five years ago I had a health crisis. I have six children, hypothyroidism, and I was postmenopausal. I knew I had to find a predictable way to lose weight when my endocrinologist told me I was diabetic. Because I was facing foot surgery,
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Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay by Jon Benton Tennis is one of those sports that is played by people at many different levels. The sport of tennis has competitive levels that include amateur and professional. At the same time, tennis is also played as an activity by people at various skill levels. The good thing
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More mayhem from comic book ads of the 50’s. It is all crazy but I have to admit, I would love a $16.95 weight set!
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This fitness ad from 1963 proves that Americans have been trying to take fitness shortcuts for decades. It is never that easy! Fitness is working out, sensible eating and living a healthy lifestyle. Period. No short cuts! JBS
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#fitness, #motivation, #warpigs, #BlackSabbath Robert has gotten his “Mojo” back and ready to lose his weight again. He is getting his motivation from Black Sabbath and “War Pigs.” Robert Baker has been my friend since third grade and we are just 2 Ave. Joes
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