Well, I finally did it today. I did what I said I would do about 5 months ago. What is that you ask? Why, I found the location of an Aikido dojo in Jerusalem.
My introduction to Aikido began with a religion course at Concordia College called, "Religion and the Body." We take Aikido with to help nurture what we are learning in the course. This course (both the academic and the physical side) has been the one course that has taught me the most about myself.
Through Aikido I learn many things. Such as: self-defense, self-awareness, understanding of space, a calmness of mind, repetition is a good thing, don't be afraid to fail, and always have a fresh mind. Another part that was awesome to my Aikido learning was my Aikido community. For the class, this included the class (obviously) but also some of the Sempais (upper-level Aikido members). We train with each other, which includes learning the defensive techniques (yes, that means being thrown to the ground in some cases), as well as spending time talking while cleaning the dojo, and community things like that.
This was a great opportunity to engage with a new community that I was unfamiliar with. I was extremely excited to learn (when I searched) that the Aikido dojo is actually located on Mt. Scopus, where The Hebrew University is located. How handy is that? I am so excited to look further into this awesome chance to continue my Aikido practice, because not only do you practice Aikido in the dojo, but you also practice it in life. There is a philosophy of sorts with Aikido and sometimes I find myself forgetting those philosophies the longer I am away from the dojo. I can wait to get back in.
My introduction to Aikido began with a religion course at Concordia College called, "Religion and the Body." We take Aikido with to help nurture what we are learning in the course. This course (both the academic and the physical side) has been the one course that has taught me the most about myself.
Through Aikido I learn many things. Such as: self-defense, self-awareness, understanding of space, a calmness of mind, repetition is a good thing, don't be afraid to fail, and always have a fresh mind. Another part that was awesome to my Aikido learning was my Aikido community. For the class, this included the class (obviously) but also some of the Sempais (upper-level Aikido members). We train with each other, which includes learning the defensive techniques (yes, that means being thrown to the ground in some cases), as well as spending time talking while cleaning the dojo, and community things like that.
This was a great opportunity to engage with a new community that I was unfamiliar with. I was extremely excited to learn (when I searched) that the Aikido dojo is actually located on Mt. Scopus, where The Hebrew University is located. How handy is that? I am so excited to look further into this awesome chance to continue my Aikido practice, because not only do you practice Aikido in the dojo, but you also practice it in life. There is a philosophy of sorts with Aikido and sometimes I find myself forgetting those philosophies the longer I am away from the dojo. I can wait to get back in.
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