Intarsia - The art of piecing it all together, or the attempt thereof

Wednesday night I did two classes, first class was a full on Irimi Nage Ni class, I was matched up with Chris, a strong 2nd Kyu brown belt, by the end of the class I was wrecked, I was considering bailing for the night, but I needed to get into the demo training groove.
Second class […]

After the grading the following Monday is a “Dojo Holiday” so no classes, first class back was Tuesday night for me.
I had bought a brown belt from QLD Martial Arts Supplies on Monday in anticipation, hoping not to jinx it mind you
I walked into the Dojo and Sensei presented me with my certificate […]

After two weeks continuous of grading training I went for my brown belt (3rd Kyu) on Saturday 24th June.
Jim and I partnered up, Jim was first Shite, and we were called up first out of the two pairs for 3rd Kyu.
That meant that I had my back to the crowd and nearest Sensei, it’s probably […]

Last Wednesday I had my yearly, or at least it feels like it, bout of indigestion. The sort that doubles you over in pain.
I did what I normally do, take some Gaviscon and let it settle, it worked, but the next day I had some pain higher up in my chest, I was worried but […]

It's been a while since I last posted, a friend reminded me today, thanks Matthew
Well, since I last graded and passed 5th kyu I have graded and passed 4th and Jun-3rd kyu, that then meant I had 3 months to prepare for 3rd ky (Brown Belt) grading in June.
Since my last post I […]