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Demo Team working hard. (some are not pictured)

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Closing ceremonies of our final pre belt. Good luck to everyone!!!

Countdown to the Black Belt Test. 3,2,1...let's go!

Happy Mother's Day

"After the victory, tighten the helmet cords."

The Strategic arts are
First, measurements.
Second, estimates.
Third, analysis.
Fourth, balancing.
Fifth, triumph.

The Situation gives rise to measurements.
Measurements give rise to estimates.
Estimates give rise to analysis.
Analysis gives rise to balancing.
Balance gives rise to triumph.

From R.L. Wing's translation of Sun Tzu's classic Art of War

The Crane is all about balance. Balance is closure.

"Kuchi toji me hiraku"
Mouth closed, eyes open.

When listening with our mind open, we are apt to be more in the moment, thus more responsive and therefore able to train for total awareness.

The Crane covers are active rest and simultaneous preparation.

This poem is certainly worth considering.

Although it does not
mindfully keep guard,
In the small fields
the scarecrow
does not stand in vain.
-Bukkoku

Even the scarecrow, with no mind, can protect the crops in a field.
How much more can we do with a highly developed intuitive nature?

Coordination and agility are prerequisites for a successful Crane stylist...
Bill Packer