Rusty and the Rabbit

Rusty spotted the rabbit when I wasn’t looking; the rabbit sprinted off and Rusty lunged forward in pursuit. Fortunately, my centering and weight underside practice, something I regularly focus on during our morning walks, saved the day: I remained rooted to the spot with leash securely in hand. When Rusty hit his tether’s end he returned to my side and we continued our walk – in the opposite direction of the rabbit’s escape.

People often ask if the Minding Your Balance techniques from Ki-Aikido help when something unexpected challenges balance. The more you intentionally practice the techniques and awareness of your movement in safe circumstances, the more automatic a stable response strategy becomes in the face of a sudden and unexpected balance disturbance.