http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/ja/node/2639 Comments for "Learning to Fall" ja http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/ja/node/2639 <p><a href="http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/sites/www.discovernikkei.org.forum/files/judogirl.jpg" title="View: judogirl.jpg"><img style="width: px; height:px;" src="http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/sites/www.discovernikkei.org.forum/files/judogirl.jpg" class="inline" alt="judogirl.jpg" title="judogirl.jpg" /></a></p> <h2>Learning to Fall</h2> <p>By Natalie Ume Liverant</p> <p>Like returning home after a long journey, stepping onto the <i>tatami</i> at the <i>dojo</i> is one of the most relaxing moments I look forward to after a long day of work. A wave of excitement builds as I change into my <i>gi</i>, enter the <i>dojo</i>, slip off my <i>zori</i> (flip flops), step onto the mat, and bow as I enter. At this moment, it’s as if all the troubles of the day disappear and what is left is a mind that is clear, calm, and ready to learn.</p> <p><a href="http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/ja/node/2639">続きを読む</a></p> http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/ja/node/2639#comment Identity Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:56:36 -0700 editor 2639 at http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum