Joe Cummins
Joe Cummins, M.S., began studying Aikido in 1990. At that time he was working at a rehabilitation center for teenagers who often used violence to deal with conflict. Though many of the staff had scratches and bite marks from this work, Joe, oddly enough, managed to remain safe.
In addition to the physical benefits of Aikido, Joe noticed that over time, his attitude towards people and situations began to change. He found himself listening more than talking, watching more than demonstrating, and allowing more than controlling. This work continues with his practice.
After traveling around the U.S. training at a variety of Aikido dojos, Joe met Henry Kono in 1998 and has since been traveling to Toronto to study Aikido with him.
Questions?
email:bcaikido@gmail.com
"The humbleness of a warrior is
not the humbleness of the beggar. The warrior lowers his head to no
one, but at the same time, he doesn’t permit anyone to lower his head
to him. The beggar, on the other hand, falls to his knees at the drop
of a hat and scrapes the floor for anyone he deems to be higher; but at
the same time, he demands that someone lower than him scrape the floor
for him."
-Carlos Castaneda (1925-1998)
Balancing Center Aikido
Ithaca, New York