Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Independent Component 2

Google Docs Calender
Evidence:
Journal entries is what I did again to keep track of everything that I did for my independent component. The pages again are a little out of order but just follow the numbers 1-10!

L:
I, Paul Navarro, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.

I did various ki exercises to try and develop my ki for 30 hours.

I:
Controlling your ki, from what I have research and also partially experienced, takes a number of years. Although I did not achieve my goal of controlling my ki in the little amount of time that I had I did feel different afterward, I felt more controlling as to where my mind would wonder off to and I was able to become more at peace.

A:
It defiantly helped my EQ because I feel like I have proved that my first answer: controlling your ki to become a successful aikido practitioner as valid. Why? Well if you become more calm even by trying to develop your ki , keep in mind that keeping calm is needed to be in control of a fight or encounter, then once you are able to control your ki you will not only stay calm in the heat of a battle but also be able to control your energy and make your techniques stronger.

Helping 2013

Interviewee: Antonio Ayala
Date and Time: 4/25/12 1:30pm in Pang's classroom.

1) What ideas do you have for you senior topic and why?

  • Either locksmith or managing a locksmith business because it seems interesting and my brother has recently started a small company of his own.
  • When choosing a topic make sure that you have all your connections before senior year starts so that once it actually starts then you will be able to get the things you need easily and efficiently.
2) What do you plan to do to complete the 10 hours of service learning (working with an expert) which is due prior to senior year starting?

  • Like I have just said, my brother has recently started a business mainly about installing locks, but also creating them. I also might try to volunteer at 21st century, hopefully help them out with installing locks.
  • Well it good that you already have an idea of where you are going for service learning that puts you one step ahead of everybody else. Just a heads up, make sure you find at least two people to interview because you can interview a person at least twice.
3) What do you hope to see or expect to see when watching the class of 2012 present their two hour presentations?

  • I hope that there are some really good ones and the topics are really diverse.
  • I think there will be some pretty good topics as long as the people doing them prepare for a good amount of time, and there are many different topics although there are many people doing just medicine.
4) Any questions about senior topic?

  • How is the work load?
  • Well I would say as long as you are on top of everything then you will just be fine. There is a lot of work for senior year but all you have to do is just do it and not get behind. The most important thing about senior year is your connections, so make sure that you have that down. You'll do just fine.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Answers

Answer 1: Controlling your ki.

Answer 2: Moving with precise footwork and positioning.

Answer 3: Ability to defeat your opponent without seriously injuring them.

Answer#3

EQ: I will adress my EQ simply by stating it, "What is the best way to become a successful aikido practitioner?"

Answer 3: The best way to become a successful aikido practitioner is to be able to successfully take down your enemy without seriously injuring them.

Evidence: Aikido is all about promoting peace and harmony, as an aikido practitioner you don't use brute force when defending yourself from an attacker, and most aikido practitioners believe that by promoting peace it'll always bring victory.

Source: I will just bring the sources and present them to the class.