Kempo In The Park

Our first dojo session in the park was a definite success! Not only did I have the largest class I've had in the past year, but everything seemed to be very positive and upbeat. The weather was warm but not hot, the grass was soft and cool, none of the other park patrons gave us any problems at all (not that I expected them to, or I wouldn't have had us out there), and the mosquitos didn't start giving us problems until we were starting to wrap up anyway. 8-)

I know that the further into Summer we get, the more challenging outdoor training will become. I also know that it's hard to maintain an initial high energy level.

But dammit, I'm going to try!

In related news, I spoke to my Sensei yesterday. He has been cleared by his doctor to begin easing back into his physical activities/training/etc -- which makes it even more annoying/frustrating that the folks who decided to separate from the school did so NOW, just before he could start coming back. Right now, he says he's honestly not sure what he's going to do about training/teaching. I told him that if he does decide to teach again then I would love to resume training under him, and that I'll continue doing what I've been doing -- "holding a place" for him with the students until he is either ready to step back in and fill it, or until he tells me he no longer wants it.

Kempo In The Park

Our first dojo session in the park was a definite success! Not only did I have the largest class I've had in the past year, but everything seemed to be very positive and upbeat. The weather was warm but not hot, the grass was soft and cool, none of the other park patrons gave us any problems at all (not that I expected them to, or I wouldn't have had us out there), and the mosquitos didn't start giving us problems until we were starting to wrap up anyway. 8-)

I know that the further into Summer we get, the more challenging outdoor training will become. I also know that it's hard to maintain an initial high energy level.

But dammit, I'm going to try!

In related news, I spoke to my Sensei yesterday. He has been cleared by his doctor to begin easing back into his physical activities/training/etc -- which makes it even more annoying/frustrating that the folks who decided to separate from the school did so NOW, just before he could start coming back. Right now, he says he's honestly not sure what he's going to do about training/teaching. I told him that if he does decide to teach again then I would love to resume training under him, and that I'll continue doing what I've been doing -- "holding a place" for him with the students until he is either ready to step back in and fill it, or until he tells me he no longer wants it.