Meet Our Member – Maria Villani
Maria Villani, a 4th degree black belt and international traveler, never goes anywhere without her gi tucked in her suitcase. She has joined aikido practices in her native Buenos Aires to Mexico, […]
Meet Our Member – Nathalie Costello
Nathalie Costello began her Aikido journey 25 years ago in Switzerland, initially inspired by a coworker to join a 6 a.m. class. Despite her coworker not continuing, Nathalie fell in […]
Meet Our Member – Brian Beggs
Brian Beggs may be a music teacher, helping Davidson Middle School choristers turn questionable vocals into melodious tones, but on the Aikido mat, Brian is a full-on student, always practicing […]
The Awkwardness and Angst of The Beginner: In Aikido or at Anything
I ache all over. My Achilles heel is puffed up like a golf ball, my left knee squeaks when I move, my shoulders have more knots in them than a […]