So, Martial Arts is again back in full swing. Daniel took most of the month of July off from the Dojo this summer and has settled into a nice 3 day, 2-3 hours each day, schedule since September. He does karate on Tuesday and Thursday, BJJ on Tuesday and Muay Tai and Children's MMA on Wednesday. They have introduced a FAST (Flexibility and Strength Training) class that is basically yoga on steroids that he is allowed to participate in if they are not using the kettle bells or weights. Sensie Mike says that the vision of Daniel lifting a kettle bell over his head almost makes him poo his pants. Lots of heavy weight lifting is not good for developing bodies either. Daniel is a bit of a bear come Friday morning, but unless he has a tournament on Saturday, he has the weekend to recover.
On October 10th and 11th he competed in his 1st tournament of the 2008/09 season and won 1st in kata and 3rd in Continuous. He lost his 1st fight in point after getting a by in the 1st round so that was that for point. He was quite surprised with the 1st in kata so that was good. He is learning a new kata, Sanchin, from Sensei Mike and I think D has all the moves down now, just has to perfect.
D with the swords that were given out as
trophies for the October tournament
The week of Hallowe'en, Arashi Do Edmonton was lucky to have Professor Behring come from Brazil to teach a few classes and test everyone that was ready for their stripes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. To learn more about Behring Jiu Jitsu you can look here and here. Daniel tested for his 1st stripe when Professor Behring was here in the spring and thought that he might be ready to test for his 2nd stripe this time. The bummer part was that testing was to happen on HALLOWE'EN!!! Daniel was given the option of going trick or treating or going to the south Dojo and testing for his stripe. Keep in mind that he could have just waited until spring to test for his stripe. He decided that he would rather have the piece of tape on his belt than candy so, Claire and Curtis went trick or treating, Daniel and I went to the BJJ test.
Professor Behring and Professor Mike doing a
demonstration in class
Daniel and Scott practicing during Professor Behring's class.
Daniel waiting for his stripe on testing night.
Professor Mike getting a stripe on his brown belt.
See, even big boys are all about the tape!
Professor Behring, Daniel and Professor Mike
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