My Foray into Sword Repair

November 5, 2014

Martial Arts

Watkin-sensei brought a san shaku for me to use. It 's been well used and has good energy when I hold it. It just needed some TLC

Rhona-Mae Arca

January 30, 2014

Martial Arts, Health & Wellness

Returning to the Zen of Iaido

Rhona-Mae Arca

January 30, 2014

Martial Arts, Health & Wellness

I've been craving stillness for a while, but passive meditation isn't my thing. When I returned to martial arts training, I discovered that I was craving the zen of Iaido.

Rhona-Mae Arca

November 16, 2013

Health & Wellness, Martial Arts, Recreation

Exploring Meditation in Movement

Rhona-Mae Arca

November 16, 2013

Health & Wellness, Martial Arts, Recreation

I've had sporadic success with passive meditation. On the other hand, active meditation, or meditation in movement works better for me.

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November 4, 2013

Health & Wellness, Martial Arts, Music, Recreation

On the advent of change

Rhona-Mae Arca

November 4, 2013

Health & Wellness, Martial Arts, Music, Recreation

As we approach a new liturgical year, our church choir is undergoing some changes.

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August 31, 2013

Martial Arts, Interviews, Recreation

Calgary Omatsuri 2013 Interview with Dave Rathnow

Rhona-Mae Arca

August 31, 2013

Martial Arts, Interviews, Recreation

My Calgary Omatsuri interview with Dave Rathnow sensei of Shin Ken Kai Nobara Iaido Club of Calgary. We talk about the martial art I started to learn - Iaido - and the differences between the two main styles practiced today.