Hobbies

One of my personal hobbies, which I’ve been at for the longest time, is martial arts. Specifically, Aikido. I’ve gotten some questions about it on Twitter, the Vanessa Chase OnlyFans and even on AdultDVDTalk – so it’s probably time to explain in a little more detail.

I got started back in 2010 and my current rank is 1st Kyu. This is one under Shodan, which is one under Black Belt, and then there are many levels of black belt after that. I have a ways to go yet but am proud of the accomplishment so far. It isn’t easy. But it is worth it!

Why Aikido? It combines my past loves of dance (ballet), gymnastics and rolling around with the boys (no, not like that) I just mean I was a classic tomboy growing up. And, like many, I view the discipline as more of a dance than a battle.

For me it’s also about harmonizing the body and knowing how to both strengthen and move from your center – with power! For comparison, the opposite take on it would be my fellow Aikido practitioner, Steven Seagal. He likes to power through moves and hurt people (at least on film). Lots of clotheslines, too. I’m not saying he isn’t very good at it!

I also focus on Aikido weapon work. I wanted a way to deal with conflict resolution, improve balance and dexterity, work on my mind and body, and also ensure basic self preservation and defense abilities.

And I started Iaido during the pandemic after a beloved octogenarian sensei ceremoniously passed his sword down to me. That was a compliment I had to honor. While Iaido is a graceful and feminine body art, it’s also useful for removing heads in certain situations. The timing and precision of the Japanese body art disciplines (which is a good way to describe weapons aikido and Iaido) requires decades to master, so hopefully I have lots of time.

Admittedly, I also enjoy “the throwing of people”. Not going to lie.