Birthday dinners for PG, Diana and Ian

Outside The Keg

Sammy stick seminar

On Saturday, February 7th Stronger You hosted a seminar on self defense with a sammy stick. This little stick was fashioned after the kubaton and pocket stick but is lighter and thinner and made of plastic. It holds keys like a kubaton but doesn't look like a weapon. The stick and the course were created by Sensei Terry. I helped him with the demonstrations of the techniques. At the end, we attached balloons to the sticks to simulate keys and used them to strike with safety. Twenty-five students attended.

Defendo photo session

The last 2 weeks we've been taking pictures for the Defendo page of the Stronger You website. This week we actually did some posing. The results speak for themselves.

For more information about the Defendo program check the website.

New Year

If you've been following this blog, you know there's not much going on. I will be removing the blog shortly as it was just an experiment. Thanks for checking in everybody. Just for fun, here are a few more pictures from CUFS, with apologies to Rod.

Boxing day karate class

Today we had a good workout as usual. Skipping, weights, situps in threes and back-breaking pushups in threes. After that we taught wristlocks 1-4, plus applications for wristlocks from a front headlock, standing and on the ground.

Conspicuously absent were Sensei Jeff and Sensei Rod. Curious. I thought we would have an opportunity to practice after class. Sensei Terry and I have had three training sessions this week.

I'll be going in to the dojo on Monday morning around noon. Hint, hint.

Training

The dojo is open Saturday, December 27th at 10:00 for an all-belt class. Plus there will opportunities for practice during off-hours. Let's make use of this time. Post your comments here.

Robbie's Immediate Recall Course

For those who attended Robbie Cressman's 2-day course at the end of November, he has posted some pictures on his website. Just click on News and Updates and scroll down to the bottom of the page. http://www.canadianuseofforce.com/

This picture shows me attacking and the other guy is defending by grabbing my skin (inner thigh). Bastard! Check out my facial expression: I don't need to tell you, it hurts!