What I've Learned So Far

1) I have obtained a deeper understanding of the different techniques and how to do them.

2) This is a video of me performing a techniques (Sankyo and Shiho-Nage) on my brother (Joshua Navarro) with the camera specialist (Christine Navarro).
3) My service learning had helped me with understanding this. Because it is the little kids that I have to work with, I have to go through each step with them and show them how to execute the technique without trying to force the technique.

Independent Component 1 Plan Approval

1) I will practice a skill (aikido) and then document my practice.
2) Well my dojo is open six of seven days a week, and I'll just go there more often to practice. I will also record my hours on a calendar everyday I go.
3) Well one of my possible answers, so far, is training. I think that training (practicing this skill) will help me become a successful aikido practitioner.

Defining the Essential Question

1) What is the best way to become a successful aikido practitioner?
2) Successful and Aikido.
3) The best way to become a successful aikido practitioner is by training.
The best way to become a successful aikido practitioner is by teaching the techniques.
4) Francis Takahashi because he was there from the beginning. He started to train in aikido when it was first going to different parts of the world. He's been training for around fifty years now and his sensei was the founder of aikido, he has trained with him, his son, and his grandson. So I think he knows lots about aikido and I think he is a great resource.

Second Interview Questions

1) How long have you been studying aikido?
2) What made you study aikido in the first place?
3) After training in aikido for ____ years has it made you any different?
4) How long have you been in this organization: Aikido USA?
5) Has aikido changed in any way since you first started?