Almost There…
It seems like I’ve been checking things off to-do lists and taking care of details for days. Finally in the last few hours before exam … Read more …
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Seeing Past Saturday
Taking a quick break from getting my brain, body, and environment ready for Saturday to look beyond my coming sho-dan exam. There are things I’ve … Read more …
Countdown to Exam Day
A week from Saturday, on December 13, 2014, my friend David and I are scheduled to test for shodan (first black belt, or “beginning rank”). … Read more …
Too Much To Write About!
I haven’t posted since late September, and even that was pretty lame. But it’s not for lack of anything to say. About every 15 minutes … Read more …
Owww… My Brain…
If my brain had a warning like my iPhone does it would be telling me that it’s overheating and needs to shut down for a … Read more …
Time Flies
If you ever want to make a year fly by, here’s how to do it. First, anticipate that you will likely be testing for shodan … Read more …
A Surprise Visit to Orange County Aikido
I meant to hit the road early last Friday, August 9th. It happened to be my 51st birthday, and I was heading a few hours … Read more …
Happy New Year (kinda)
It’s been about a year – actually a year and two months, since my 2nd kyu exam. My 1st kyu exam will be this morning. … Read more …
That Still Counts!
Yesterday I completed one entire month on the mat. I’m preparing for my first kyu exam, which will be this Saturday, so I’ve been training … Read more …
13 Days and Counting
I have 13 training days left before my 1st kyu exam on March 9th. It’s been a very difficult week for me, personally, quite outside … Read more …
