Akido
There are many practical applications of Aikido from a sitting position: We all sit. How does one respond to conflict while seated? We love Aikido. It has been a huge benefit to both of us, both the movement and the wellbeing that comes from practicing Aikido. The fluid nature of the Art provides the possibility to adapt and change to whatever the moment requires.
Molly and Jeramy are both 5th Dans (5th Degree Blackbelt). They teach regularly at their home dojo Aikido Of Penn Valley and are invited guest instructors and teach seminars throughout the US and Europe.
Molly practicing Aikido
Molly teaching Aikido youth class
We are developing videos in response to requests by Aikidoists and other martial artists both domestically and internationally who face the issues of training from a wheelchair or with a wheelchair-mobile person. The videos present a "how to" approach to training with significant differently-abled individuals.
Molly was one of Jeramy's ukes for his 4th Dan demonstration.
4th Degree Black Belts for Molly and Jeramy
Molly was awarded her 4th degree black belt in Aikido, training from her wheelchair and sitting on the mat after she was injured. Her September 6, 2013 demo:
Jeramy was awarded his 4th degree black belt on the same day. Here is his demonstration:
"The training, the practice of aiki, aids my recovery and attitude tremendously." –Molly Hale
Martial Arts Resources
Aikido West: Molly and Jeramy's home dojo with instructor Frank Doran Shihan, 8th dan.
Aiki Extensions: Provides support and enhances communication among those who apply the principles of Aikido and practice in venues outside of conventional dojo settings.
Aikido Journal: Online Aikido information, world-wide.