Russ Q

Hi Conrad,

It is a cheaper way to go (just buying the "tatami"), as it is difficult enough to pay the lease, let alone regain capitol costs. I'm guessing most of your students will be beginners and won't know the difference. If you have experienced students they this is a chance to "toughen up":-) I tend to agree with Marc about complacent ukemi when the mats are too cushiony.....

I invite you to join us for keiko should you find yourself in Gibsons anytime. I will surely look you up when I'm in Victoria. I don't get down there much. My mum is in Parksville so I may go train with the guys in Nanaimo over the New Year break. Thanks for the kudos on the seminars but I have to give all the credit to my teacher (and the students in her dojo) Tama Nakashimada sensei and the efforts of Vancouver Shomonkai (another Shohei Juku affiliated dojo).

Cheers,

Russ