It’s been a while hasn’t it?
Well I think the biggest change has been is that I am now a First Dan in Tomiki Aikido. I graded on 26th November 2023. I started Aikido in 2006.
It hasn’t always been a straight forward journey over the last few years up to First Dan.
There has been a good reason for the gap since posting and it is not due entirely to the pandemic. In November 2021 I was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of Triple Negative Breast Cancer. I have had some major surgery and 6 months of chemotherapy as part of my treatment. I am pleased to say that I’m now fit and well.
I am back on the mat and have started my own club.
This blog originally started as a form of an online diary as a beginner.
The ironic thing is that I feel like a beginner more than ever. I feel like a white belt again. It feels good coming back to complete the circle.
I plan to update my blog periodically from time to time. I hope you have enjoyed this journey with me.
