On Friday the four white belts in my class received their yellow belts.  I am so proud of them.  They worked very hard on sparring kata # 1 to get their belts.  Congratulations to all of them.  Now they can mov…

For a while now there have been litters of kittens that have been hanging around both my mom’s front patio arena and also my dad’s front patio. My mom loves cats and every time she sees a stray cat that hangs aro…

For all you math people out there, feel free to correct my attempt at being clever with the title. I just wanted to reflect on the push-ups and sit ups requirement for the blackbelt test. I am getting what I…

During our black belt class, we go over passages from The Book of Five Rings each week. This past week, we discussed “annoying” your opponent such in a way to keep them off guard during battle. “By striking unexp…

I am facing a large challenge and postponement in my training.  I went to the doctor about my hurt rib.  Fortunately x-rays showed no fracture or brake.  I have trouble taking deep breaths, sneezing, coughing, an…