Had a tad over a week with no martial arts at all.
Did a bunch of running to make up, but it's not really the same.
Friday it was back at it, in two very different ways.
In a town about an hour's drive away a Karate dojo was hosting a friend of mine as a seminar instructor. They are a new club in the association, and the first time they've held such an event.
There were two classes Friday night and two more Saturday morning. I drove down both days. There was great training, and I'm stiff today.
The second way that martial arts are back is quite different.
The Olympics have just started. For the first time it is possible to watch anything via the Olympics.
I've been watching tons of Judo. It is great. I've learned a lot about the rules from so much watching. It is wonderful to NOT have constant nattering by announcers. No athelete bios, or colorful back stories. Just the actual events.
Parts of the coverage is available after the fact, but some has to be viewed live. The interface is far from perfect, but good enough.
Best Olympics ever, all thanks to the Internet.
I am a 68 year old retired teacher living on the west coast of Canada. I spent over 30 years as a student of Karate until my knees stopped liking it. My current passionate activity is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, which I've been at for about 13 years.
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