David Blandy The Way of the Barefoot Lone Pilgrim - Samurai Story (extract)

In it for the money?

So this week saw the start of my new Kung Fu class in Derby. Having failed to get the advertising sorted in a timely manner it was a small start, but mighty oaks etc....

Having taught classes on numerous occasions now it was no big deal to be in charge and at the front - what was weird was the end of the class when people paid me - very strange to be given money for doing something that I enjoy (and that until only a few weeks ago I was paying someone else for the privilege of doing).

Which means now I could be called a professional...

I will try to do better...

I promise to start blogging more frequently again once I'm back from my hols - not least because it will be the start of a new era, with no more Nottingham training (except the kids classes) but much more Derby focus.

In the meantime, thanks to BI for this, which made me smile;

More reasons for healthy eating

Montana Woman Fends Off Bear Attack With Zucchini

You can call me Al

After last week's trip, I'm now officially recognised as an instructor.

But no, really, there's no need to call me Sifu or Laoshi - Snafu is probably more appropriate

Not quite Million Dollar Baby...

...but a million kopeks maybe?

My birthday pressie to myself is now installed, and I ran it through a commissioning test this morning...shouldn't really use it "in anger" until it's my birthday though, should I?

Crazy Legs

Learning a new bit in the ground-fighting set at the moment. It involves starting from the floor and windmilling the legs in a break-dance stylee until you can use your momentum to spring to your feet.

Looks really impressive when T does it. I'm struggling with it a bit so far though, and it's not exactly the sort of move you can practice at the drop of a hat.