As previously mentioned, I had formulated a class based on the “deep dive” concept that Sensei Brewer had put forth to McCabe-san and Garls-san last night. I took one of my favorite techniques, side thrust kick, and decided to put my own personal slant on it. My end goal was twofold… improve the general quality [...]

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Tuesday night’s class was taught by the gruesome twosome of Garls-san and McCabe-san. They did a fantastic job, even though poor Garls-san got kind’ve tongue tied and turned a little purplish before McCabe-san ponied up the leg/hip pain. We’ve all been there, it is really unnerving to teach and know that Sensei’s watching and all [...]

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My basement is no longer partially underwater, thanks to the friendly neighborhood RooterMan (da daaaa!) and the fine folks at Prestige Home Warranties. The RooterMan’s visit was quite short and to the point. He went down there, thanked me for warning him of the pool of toxins that I had poured in there, and proceeded [...]

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