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Judith Warner

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Expertise

I hold a 5th degree black belt in aikido and co-chief instructor at an aikido dojo in upstate New York. I have written a book on the application of aikido`s mind/body state of centering in everyday life. I would be happy to share my understanding of aikido in response to questions on the martial art of aikido.

Experience in the area

I have taught aikido for over 20 years and worked with its mind/body principles off the mat for 23. I am also a certified qi gong therapist.

Education/Credentials

MS, Economics, ASU 5th degree black belt, aikido, Aikido Kokikai International

What do you like about this subject?

Aikido has been a part of my life for two decades. It has helped me to become a better person. I have learned calmness, the ability to blend and harmonize in conflict situations, and it has helped me to stay in acceptable physical shape.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to continue to grow in my ability to achieve mind/body/spirit coordination.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Aikido directly applies to non-physical confrontations off the mat.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Aikido is a great reflection of life. Human frailties jump out at you on the mat. Practicing this art requires you to accept that we are all imperfect, and to love each other (and ourselves) despite that.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Luca	01/10/11	10	10	10	Ciao and thanks looking forward to find .....
Luke	08/25/09	10	10	10	This was a great response to my .....
Kate	02/27/09	10	10	10	Thank you so much!!!
N.L.A.	10/19/08	8	10	10
N.L.A.	10/18/08	7	10	10

Recent Answers from Judith Warner

2011-01-10 Aikikai:

Hi Luca, You live in Rome. Go to whatever aikido dojo is nearest to where you live or work and give it a try. Do not try to judge ahead of time. Everything depends upon your open attitude and getting

2011-01-10 Tall People:

Hi Luca, Aikido is definitely okay for tall people! The mind/body principles that are the focus of the art are valuable for everyone. I know of many tall (over 6 ft) people who practice the art. The beauty

2010-04-24 Aikido kicking:

Hi Collins kicks are kicks. Aikido prepares you to respond to any attack including any kind of kick. We are responding to a stream of energy and our response depends upon the direction. For example, a

2010-03-09 Aikido, centering and changes:

Hi Walt, Thanks for your question. I live over in Rochester so I am not much help with the Saratoga area. I usually tell people to go watch a class where they might want to practice. Consider if you would

2009-08-25 Is aikido a real form of self-defense:

Hi Luke, If what you are looking for is how to respond to a surprise attack, then I suggest you look into a local 'self defense' class - one designed to show people some basics of how to respond when

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