Sunday Workout

We had an excellent workout this morning. We worked Seoi goshi pretty hard on and off through the morning. In Kodokan Judo, this throw is called morote seoi nage. I found an excellent training video, featuring Hiroshi Katanishi (7th Dan), from which I borrowed heavily for the training session this morning. You will notice the video is in french. Key points that might not be readily apparent include the importance of staying on balance when doing the entry and exit drills. I will include sequel videos to this over the next couple weeks. The home work is to do ten sets of entries to each side per day, for at least five days of the week.

Also, I have added a link to the order form for our new T-shirts and Sweat shirts. Print it out, fill it out, and give it to me with a check.

Lastly, if you have not renewed your Shoshin Ryu Yudanshakai membership for 2010 yet, please do so now. Remember, membership is mandatory for this class. There is a link to the SRY website on the right. Renewing is easy. They do accept Paypal. If there is a problem with membership, please let me know.

End of the Year

The end of another year. Ah. I would like to congratulate Mark, Cory, Dakota, Sue, and Frank on their recent promotions. Excellent job one and all. We will reconvene The first Monday of the new year at the usual time. 'Til then, Merry Christmas to all. Stay safe, and share your love and time with your friends and families.

I tried to find a video that combined the Holidays with judo or jujitsu. No such luck. I found this one instead and--though it is a flagrant plug for the dojo--I liked the mix of techniques. Frankly, I can't understand most of the screaming in the music, so I can't guarantee it is appropriate for all ages. Turn the volume down before viewing...

Doctor Stuff

As I write, I'm at the American Academy of Family Physicians annual conference in Boston. I arrived today and will be here until Sunday. I spoke to both Joseph and Peter after class Monday. The ranking student in class will run class tomorrow evening (Thursday). I expect all my students to treat the covering instructor with respect, and with an eye towards being helpful in teaching the lower rank students.

I am postponing this Sunday's class for one week, which means we will have class a week from Sunday, and then again a week later. Please take a peek at the schedule on the calendar at the bottom of this page. I appreciate everyone's cooperation. See you next week.