While the sprained bones cut my practice short a little, I started a new book. This will be my third one so far. It is called “Samurai Zen” from Scott Shaw. As the name suggests, it is about the theory of Zen Bud…

1000 Mile Journey plus some achieved! As of June 15th or so and just under the half way mark for by black-belt candidacy, I hit 1000 plus miles achieving my 1000 mile journey requirement. Lots of running, cycling,…

Back in the saddle! Finally! My hand is back to 99.5% (Still a little less grip strength but improving). Half the battle now is just being careful not to damage my hand again (break or sprain). As I am a little…

It finally happened! I crashed with my bike on the way home from the dojo. Over six month I made it through the black belt test without any major injury, besides some minor bruises and pulled muscles. Nothing that…

I am working now since a few days in the new office, and I have to say I really like it. It is totally different from my last two years sitting at my office table in my flat, spending most of my time on video calls…