Class Week-In-Review August 3, 2014

Drilling kicks for self-defense with Sifu Leonard

On Monday, we drilled all of the Yellow Belt striking techniques and included application with step-sparring. As usual, we worked up a nice sweat and learned about the tools in our arsenal.

Wednesday was a special treat, as Sifu Leonard stopped by and helped us do the same thing on Monday, but with kicking techniques. Using the kick as a push-away was a fantastic drill for getting distance before running from an attacker.

Thanks to Ramza for leading the warm-ups both days. On Saturday, we awarded some of our students with stripes for their belts: Ramza and Niabelle. Congratulations! We also had the great pleasure of having the help of Sensei Erjan. We have many green belt students who seemed to have forgotten their kicks and striking techniques. It is very important to practice what you learn so you can be a better student and leader. Also on Saturday, Ramza led the first stick fighting class. If you are interested in learning, put your name on the sign-up sheet in class. It is open to all ranks. Be sure to show up no later than 10 am to start.

We'll have a short month of classes in August. Please pick up a new calendar. Our focus will be self-defense during the month. If there are specific techniques to be signed off for on your attendance card, please tell an instructor to help you learn or review them. Please be prepared.