Kari

Teaching isn’t gaming but it’s just as much fun.

Language enthusiast, from human tongues to machine codes, just bring it up and I’m all ears📚📑

2025-05-12

After some serious trouble and research, a long pause thinking how bad I am at tying knots, and a lot of YouTube tutorials, I managed to get this done and I am not even sure how bad it is, because a voice inside my head is telling me it’s not right😅🥺
#Hakama, the black long skirt pants we wear in Aikido, and other martial arts, is the symbol of #maturity, #responsibility, #dedication and #humility. It is of course reserved for the higher ranked practitioners (Dan ranks) but in #Algeria, in some Dojos, we still wear it as part of the traditional outfit and also for girls as a modest and honor way to cover up, again not all Dojos do that.
Aaaaaanyways, back to the matter at hand, did you know, that in #Asian and #Japanese culture, before wearing your Hakama for the first time, you absolutely have to fold it!! And you know why? It’s actually a believed that only the dead get to wear unfolded clothes, meaning, when someone dies in Japan, they are dressed in a newly sewn garment that has never been folded before. So, folding the Hakama isn’t “just a tradition”, it’s a symbol of life, continuity and fresh new starts, I believe.
Of course every school ties it in a different way, I am not sure what I did here, but at least the strings aren’t hanging there, I guess I could call it a mini win, a cute win, a me-win 😁😅 so, here I present to you my Kari-hakama-fold 🙆‍♀️😁😅🤣🥺🙆‍♀️

#aikidodz #aikidolife #martialarts
#AïkidoForever #AikidoAlgeria

2025-01-31

🤣🤣🤣🤣 the new #Schrödinger’s
#jokes #physics #physicsjokes

2024-12-06
2024-11-18

Every session is about showing up, embracing discomfort, and finding harmony in every challenge. 🌱💪

Have you ever tried something new that reshaped how you see yourself and the world? 🌀

#AikidoJourney #SelfDiscovery #KariiTalks #NewBeginnings #MartialArtsLife #PhysicalWellBeing

2024-11-18

Here are three things Aikido has taught me so far:
1️⃣ Control begins within: Mastering reactions, fears, and movements is harder than learning the techniques themselves. (Still learning to scratch the surface)
2️⃣ Size doesn’t matter: Precision and flow can overcome strength. (Can’t wait to master that 😁)
3️⃣ Falling gracefully is an art: Both on the mat and in life, knowing how to fall safely helps you rise stronger. (Still falling on the mat as gravity intends to)

2024-11-18

Why Aikido? Well, simply because it’s more than just a martial art. It’s a philosophy that emphasizes harmonizing rather than confronting the opponent—a perfect metaphor for life.

2024-11-18

Training alongside people much younger than me has been both challenging and inspiring. And as a teacher, stepping down to the student position is a whole new level of challenge. But Aikido isn’t about age—it’s about discipline, perseverance, and embracing new challenges. After establishing a work career and learning so much in different domains, I realized it was time to focus on my physical health and well-being.

2024-11-18

“A month into Aikido, and I’ve learned more than just techniques—it’s a journey of discipline, balance, and self-discovery. 🌿✨

#AikidoJourney #SelfDiscovery #KariiTalks #NewBeginnings #MartialArtsLife #PhysicalWellBeing

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