Eve D.

I didn’t know how much I knew! Didn’t think going in that anything we did like working edges, moving with shape and structure-vague obscure stuff really, hard to teach I imagine, even harder to grasp I know, would help me and translate into all the techniques and break falls in front of me now.

And now I see it very clearly: All the torment and crap we avoided. All the unlearning required to move past “technique”. Take what you get, move, make something happen. It will. You’ll do great. I did. (even if I do say so myself ! ) Hang in there friends, especially on those nights you think you didn’t get anything right in class, didn’t get much out of it. You are.

 

Christian Noll is an excellent teacher. As slow as it seems, you are actually in warp drive! And when it comes time to venture out to other Aikido studios, all those complicated techniques and high break falls are not nearly as important and impressive as you once may have thought or believed.

 

I can look forward to the challenge and fun because of the great foundation and teaching I received from all who I played Aikido with @ Arundel Aikikai and Christian Noll

Sincerely, eve.


Eve is currently sailing the world with her husband, and we sadly couldn’t all fit onboard.  She remains an invaluable member of our group — always!