As I put on my Aikido uniform, I was very nervous about starting classes once again, especially since I hadn’t had any practice in almost a year. I had no idea what to expect from my new Sensei, “What was his teaching style? Is he truly a good teacher? How well am I going to get along with him?” These questions ran through my mind as I was sitting in the car, on the …showed first 75 words of 786 total…

…showed last 75 words of 786 total…all the beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes. Each time he gave me pointers and advice on how to improve my technique. He taught me to be strong and to stand up for myself when needed. “Fighting should only be the last resort,” he would tell us. Because of Homma Sensei I am the way I am today. Through his teachings of Aikido, he had a huge effect on how I look at the world today.