News:::
February, 2004
Over the next couple weeks the blackbelts will be intensively going over
material for our Review with Ed Martin Sensei on February 20th.
It is important for the senior belts who are not testing to take this opportunity
to help out teaching and exploring ideas in the curriculum.
Rich Hammerquist has begun training with us recently. Rich is an old
student of the old Illinois Martial Arts academy. Let's make him feel
welcome.
over the next couple weeks we will decide where he will start in the
curriculum.
Laura found some knee saving Matts for the dojo... at a Great price!
Of course they will not accommodate the 'Big throw'... however, it's much
more forgiving than carpet on cement. Let her know what you think.
What's New?
A senior belt will be tasked to teach a lesson during selected classes.
This is a great way for juniors to get a different perspective on this art
and an important learning tool for the instructor to break down their ideas
and look deeper into their own technique.
T-Shirts:
Unfortunately, the last batch of shirts are Sub-Par. the ink seems to
be
disintegrating in the wash... Keep this in mind (caution) and return the
shirts for an eventual replacement.
Testing and Promotions:
Chuck and had did a great white belt demo on 11 January 04.
On February 21 (Saturday) Mr. Ed Martin
will be visiting Earthway Dojo for a seminar. Shori Shodans are to attend
that Friday for the opportunity of confirming your rank in Mr. Martin's
presence.
Site News...
Moved the 2002 News Archive
to a Adobe
Acrobat PDF file called News02.pdf it will be in the Dojo
Documents section in the resources section.
New Members section is up - If there are any mistakes or corrections needed
please forward them for immediate editing.
* If any one has any suggestions for the site - I'm open to ideas.
* Articles are requested by members for the editorial section.
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telling me to add your
name.
Schedule...
Saturday Feb 21 Ed Martin Seminar @ earthway $45 at the door.
Saturdays: Feb 7,14,28 (available for workshop seminars)
February 1,8,15,22,29: Sunday; Technical Classes
February 3,10,17,24: Tuesday; Application Classes
Who's Working What?
Laura: Gyokko Ryu Movement and Ideas, Situations and Applications
Greg L: Gyokko Ryu Movement and Ideas, Situations and Applications
Greg S: Gyokko Ryu Movement and Ideas, Situations and Applications
Donna: Tenchijin no maki review
Don: Tenchijin no maki review
James:
Tenchijin no maki review
Mike:
Tenchijin no maki review
Kenyon: 3rd Kyu Material, Kata
Chris: 4th Kyu - Hicho Ideas / Kihon
James: 6th Kyu material, Kusarifundo
John: 6th kyu material, Kusarifundo
Terry: 8th Kyu Material, Hanbojutsu
Chuck: 9th Kyu: Kihon happo movement
Kim: 9th Kyu: Kihon happo movement
Vic:
Koto Ryu Review