Eishinkan Aikido Delaware

We won't be able to train in the Boys and Girls Club of Milford. But, that doesn't mean we won't train at all. We are going back to training outside behind the club at a public park as weather permits. We'll keep you informed. Myriam sensei

We'll post next October's schedule during the day today. Myriam sensei

We won't have class today!  See you next week on Saturday! A long time ago, it's all about commitment! mcr

Congratulations Mark, good job!  Casey, you are next!  

When we are young we think we have all the time of the world. What a mistake. I started training at a mature age. And because of this, I was very conscious of the limit of time with all it's consequences. Time brings consequences. Our bodies do not work the same. Even our minds are affected by it.  For that reason I was in a big hurry to learn, to do, to accomplish certain goals. Not everything came as plan and my hurriedness had consequences as well. But, that is past history. The message I want to convey is one. And it is, the important fact that we have only today to train.  If we leave for tomorrow or some other day in the future to start, that day might not come or the opportunity to train will be closed. If we were training, and decided to take a break, we risk not been able to start again. Life is complicated, I know that so well.  For you dear reader a remainder: We have only today! MCR

To fight or not to fight? What is the purpose of Aikido? Many are talking lately about modernizing aikido. What do they mean?  Myriam sensei

"Is this for real?", looks like Mark is thinking. After four hard years of training and commitment, "Yes, Mark. It is real." One more stretch of the path and you will be a shodan! And Madriana will be Marks uke  all next class! Wait till he sees this last photo! Oh,oh! mcr

"It is important to experience naturally strong techniques. If you cannot do ukemi soft and flexible, it is most likely, that you cannot execute a technique soft and flexible. The natural ukemi in aikido also makes you understand life."

"...Those having a true knowledge of budo are relaxed in bearing; they give the impression of being soft and gentle. Those with confidence in budo never swagger or brag, and their demeanor is always pleasant and joyful. Outwardly they manifest gentleness; inwardly there is great strength. In daily life, they are unpretentious and modest, and their actions are natural, never forced. They show themselves as they are, living life naturally and spontaneously. This is the picture of the true student of the martial arts." -Kisshomaru Ueshiba Fr. "The Spirit of Aikido"

When there's a will and commitment...