first part of one resolution

Tim and I decided we are going to take Aikido lessons. We have both been interested in learning aikido for a long time, and there is a great dojo a few streets over from us (and in fact this place was recommended to us from Shodokan in Salem where Tim went a few times and was impressed). Not only do I want to learn how to defend myself, but I love the philosophy, that the point is to let an attacker know that an attack won't work, that it is about conquering your own inner aggression. It just really clicks with me.

We went last night to watch a basics class, where the students practice with other students with a sensei watching and supervising. It was my first time watching aikido, and it is very graceful and fluid. And it's fascinating how you just completely redirect an attacker (students practice both attacker and victim roles). I am very excited to learn this.

We can take a beginners and a basic class for free, we will probably do that next week, and then start going regularly the week after that.

I'm excited to learn something completely new.