While the week did not start off the best as far as physical workouts go, it ended up strong with many on our team making great progress.  I look back on how excited Oliver was with learning to block the axe kick and watching a couple of others get the step in defense for straight back and it makes me smile.

I am very proud of Mary, who after a bit of a stumble at the weeks beginning, really put it together by the end of the week.  strength, balance, forms, sparring – it just it good to see it coming together for her.

In regard to myself – good news on my knee – no major issues, just some special care to be taken.  My hip is the same as before and I have an appointment with the doctor in September.  But after hearing the description of the operation, I really think I will need to be in a great deal more pain to go through that.  Nonetheless training is going well and I may have to concentrate on the ground game more and let others demonstrate the high flying stuff.

Could I be in a happier place?  I don’t think so.  I am training well.  I have some good friends around me doing the same.  I am going to Kenya in a week or so to do good work.  Life is good.