Class Week-In-Review September 4, 2014

Master Erjan with students

After a few weeks off, we launched a new beginning after the 1 year anniversary of the passing of our beloved Renshi Zachary Bradley. We are now officially under the guidance of a very accomplished Head Instructor, Master Erjan Fortsen. Along with a friendly smile, he brings various black belt degrees in Aikido, Judo, Karate, Kali and a long list of security and law enforcement abilities. Master Erjan was Renshi Zachary Bradley's first student to promote to black belt in the 1990's.

Here's Master Erjan in action with our class this Saturday, September 4th. Class opened up with discussion of awareness and the experiences students had observing "unaware" potential victims at a shopping mall.

Blocking drills

We continued with drills for self-defense footwork, blocking and running.

Next week we'll focus on basic techniques in a new, longer Saturday schedule (weekday classes have been cancelled for the near term). Please show up at the usual time for the 10:30 slot (15 minutes early please!). We'll break for 15 minutes at 11:15, start up at 11:30 and finish by 12:15. This will ensure more attention for individual students. Also, we recommend students bring some water and a light snack for the break. Something like vegetables or a granola bar is a good choice.