Sunrise on the Kaw

Kaw River Levee

.Waking up each morning to walk along the river, to breathe deeply, a walking meditation.  This communion with nature recharges me and sets the tone for the day. I work with emotionally charged and challenged clients, this enables me to stay grounded and to act consciously aware of my feelings and prevents me from defaulting to a reactive mindset. 

Fall Sword Haiku

I cut once in fall 

problems require action

use of the sword.

Sunrise reflections

Walking along the river in the morning is a great opportunity to reflect and to prepare for the upcoming day. I am so very fortunate to live in such an amazing place and to have the love and support of family and friends . I am still teaching in Lenexa and looking at other training possibilities. I look forward to Next year and hope to expand teaching opportunities. I am looking to add more sword and bokken classes,along with basic and advanced self defense classes. I think we can offer a kiatsu and breathing class if enough interest along with meditation and stretching classes. 

Back to the beginning

We have moved back to Lawrence, KS
This is where I stated in Aikido over 20 years ago.
I will continue teaching in Lenexa on Fridays at Welcome Mat Dojo . I am amazed at how many things have changed and yet , feels very familiar and comfortable. See you on the mat !!!

My Story

It's not what happens to you that's important , it's what you choose to believe about 'what that happening is.' 

Your your choices shape your reality and the story is who you become.  If you truly wish to live by your own measure then you have to change the narrative. Your thoughts and words are a result of the meanings you have been programmed to believe. In aikido we talk about how the mind leads the body, I am beginning to believe that the mind creates the body. Our thoughts can change our very DNA and sequence the traits we physically become.