Gratitude is an important part of the art of Aikido. We begin and end each class with a bow of gratitude. We are grateful for the classroom, the teacher, our fellow classmates, and O'Sensei's gift of Aikido. Each time we finish practicing a skill, we stop and say "Thank you very much" to our practice partner.
Thanksgiving and Christmas is a wonderful time of year to emphasize how many wonderful things we have in our lives, and to practice thankfulness with our children. Please have a safe and wonderful holiday this week.
We will be open for classes on Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving. In case of bad weather, please check this blog, my Facebook page, the Aikido Kids Facebook page, or your email for a notice about weather-related closures.
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