A reminder that we are intending to head to Brisbane this Saturday to train at Kenshinkai. Training starts at 8.30 am, so we shall car pool and head from the MEAC at 6.30 am to get there in time (including the obligatory stop at Plainland for coffee). If all kendoka could please let me know ASAP if you are interested and able to come.
Knife defence seminar wrap up
I just wanted to provide a round of thanks to Jason Griffiths, sensei for an excellent three hours of knife defense seminar. Thanks also to Andrea Walk, sensei for hosting the event. It is always a great opportunity to go on a road trip with Club members, and speaking on behalf of Matt G, Tracy, Stuart B, Travis and myself, there was much of value covered in the session. It is also of benefit to touch base with where people from other dojo are at in terms of their practice, and to use it to refine and improve our own — or as I was on Sunday, quite pleased with how well BBRD folk are doing.
Tozando order (part 2)
We will be putting in another Tozando order within the week to take advantage of the current exchange rate, the 5 per cent discount offer and the fact of needing a few extra items in the kit for the second half of the year, particularly for newer members. Please let me know ASAP what you would like, and we can then get final pricing including shipping out to you!
Club t-shirts
Just a quick reminder that if you don't have one of the Club's t-shirts, this week would be a great time to order one from the website so hat it can be printed up and send to you in time for our commitments in the second half of the month (Languages and Cultures festival and the IBF day). Basic Club shirts are available in men's and women's cuts, as well as discipline specific uniform shirts and "Art" shirts.
If you point your browser to: http://bbrd.printup.com.au/ you can order on demand. If a few of you wish to order shirts at once, you can save a little one the shipping cost.
PunchFit and Jodo Resuming
Hello All,
Now that I am over this cold and congestion, PunchFit and Jodo can resume their normal training times (Mondays @ 1800 hrs for PunchFit and Mondays & Wednesdays @ 1900 hrs for Jodo).
Eric
Yamato Taiko drummers group booking?
The Taiko group are getting together a group booking of 10+ people to see Yamato at the Empire Theatre. This will get us in for $49 each (that's $6 off per adult). Are you interested in joining us?
Please email/talk with Sian : 4631 2725 (work) by Friday 11 August, if you would like to get a discounted ticket with us. It will be a great night!
YAMATO: THE DRUMMERS OF JAPAN
VENUE: Empire Theatre
WHEN: Tuesday 12 September, 8pm
TICKETS: $45 - $55
Heart-thumping rhythm, thunderous sounds and explosive beats, the Yamato drummers of Japan push their limits in this staggering display of physical strength and ferocious skill.
In this high-energy performance, the unmistakable sound of the traditional Taiko drum, used in Shinto rituals, is challenged by Yamato as they use their entire bodies to produce their breathtaking beats.
Yamato was founded in Japan's Nara Prefecture in 1993. Every year, Yamato tours the world for 6 to 10 months, creating and presenting original Yamato compositions and stages. The troupe will continue to cherish and uphold Yamato, the spirit of Japan.
With drums that weigh up to half a tonne, the Yamato drummers' remarkable physical strength and trademark infectious energy leaves you feeling totally exhilarated!
"★★★★★ Pure energy meets spiritual high" - Scotsman
PunchFit & Jodo Cancelled Monday 31 July
Hello All,
Due to catching a bad case of the flu, PunchFit and Jodo are cancelled for today (31 July). With luck (and my feeling better) Jodo will meet at its regular time on Wednesday at 1900 hrs (7 pm), and with PunchFit starting next Monday at 1800 hrs (6 pm) and with Jodo following at 1900 hrs.
Eric
Welcome to August ...
This week marks the start of what has traditionally been an overpacked month of activity for the Club. And for those of us studying, it is also accompanied by the avalanche of deadlines for first assignments. This year is no different, with Club based activities and commitments scheduled for every weekend.
As noted last week, this Sunday morning, we will be off to the knife defense seminar being taught by Jason Griffiths, sensei and Don Ouellette, sensei just outside of Marburg. Details can be found on the Club's "What's On" calendar on the web site. Currently, we have five of us heading down, and if you wish to add to this number, you must let me know today, as the organisers need to confirm how many to cater for. We will finalise transport arrangements on Thursday evening in between Arnis and Jujutsu. There will be no Kendo or Arnis training this Sunday as a consequence.
We will confirm later this week, but we may still get a quick Kendo session in this Saturday to make up for the absence of Sunday training. I'm considering a quick session from 2.00–3.20 pm, which then still allows for us to help with the regular dojo clean before Jujutsu. While reminded of that, I'll talk about cleaning in next weeks's bulletin.
From there, the month only becomes more busy. Next week we are planning a trip down to Brisbane to train with the Kenshinkai in Kendo, the following week is both the opportunity to do your First Aid/CPR refresher with Chris Clayton, the Queensland Kyudo Association's Annual General Meeting (using Zoom as a way of remote conferencing this in), and the Toowoomba Languages and Cultures Festival. The week after is another Brisbane trip to participate in the IBF Training Day. So yes, something extra curricular each weekend. I will let everyone know about what impact his might have on regular training schedules as each week starts.
Systema update
I just wanted to note that the Systema study group has been a little quiet of late, and that we have been thinking of ways to get things moving on this front. Unfortunately, both Sean and Ray have had to make the decision to pull away from the group for a while. However, Dylan has stepped into the breach to take on the responsibilities of coordinating activities for the immediate future. I will still be providing input and training when I can, but Dylan will be the first point of contact for all matters Systema.
So I'd like to therefore welcome Dylan to the formal part of the Club's Executive committee, and will look forward to his contributions in the coming months!
Go back to Tuesdays
I wanted to officially confirm the changes to the arrangements for Go. I will be taking back coordination of Go, and we will be again convening on a Tuesday lunch time at 1 pm for anyone who would like a game. So if you are free pop past and look for the big banner. I will try to post a few teaser puzzles over the coming weeks to get you thinking about your strategy!