In the adult class, please welcome Ramon, Ricky, Hector (uncle), Hector (nephew), and Brandon.
And in the kids class, please welcome Ian. Also, our congratulations to Libby, Zeke, Anthony, and Nick for passing their kyu tests.
The technique last month was jo tori kokyunage. Yes, Dee Sensei is now hitting us with sticks.
I think Sensei is enjoying this too much.
Please send help. #stockholm.syndrome
You may have read reports about the leprosy outbreak in central Florida.
As you know, all of us at ACOJ care deeply about your health. It is in this spirit that I am happy to report that the school, as of publication, remains leprosy free.*
You can feel confident knowing that management takes these concerns seriously.
*As far as we know.
Dee, Jerry, Buck, and Clinton attended the annual Claude Berthiaume seminar at Florida Aikikai. Below are a few photos for your enjoyment.
It's happening! Dee Sensei is spearheading a chess tournament for the dojo. We have fifteen contestants signed up, ready to do intellectual battle.
Here are the rules. The tournament will take place whenever the matched participants arrange a mutually agreed upon time. All matches will take place at the dojo, under the watchful eye of Sensei. There will be two brackets, and two champions: one for the kids and one for the adults. (Because Anthony is probably rated higher than most adults, he will compete in the adult bracket.)
You can find the brackets and matchups on Sensei's desk at the dojo. Good luck!
We received a letter! 😮 Let's read it together!
To Whom it May Concern:
This is my fourth attempt at trying to cancel this newsletter. How many times do I have to say this? It's awful. Seriously. I don't understand your jokes, and the last newsletter with the Catwoman pic was just weird. Just stop. Also, Ramon is a better teacher than you.
However, please say hi to Sensei Dee. She's awesome! 😊
Viktoria