Dec 17, 2011

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A unique space where the women rule…

Every once in a while, I find myself stopping and reflecting on how truly amazing our dojo is.  Last Monday night, the last four students to leave were all women.  I can’t claim to have noticed that on my own — Dennis was the one to point it out with a smile and a comment on how that makes our dojo a bit unique, different. In my first post here almost a year ago,...

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Sep 15, 2011

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Funneling fear into fire…

Tonight I was fortunate to be in the dojo parking lot when Joe discovered that the space between two cars was cramped.  He stood at the edge of the lot between the cars and said simply, “This is fire.”  We played in the space a few minutes and then a light bulb went off in my head. My car is a box on wheels.  Standing against the doors is akin to standing against a wall. ...

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Jun 23, 2011

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defeating the giant

Last night I got the privilege of working with Jason. For all those who do not...

Jun 2, 2011

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It’s not paranoia if they real...

A couple of weeks ago, I ventured out in the dark to do a little bit of...

May 21, 2011

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Response to “Risky Situation&r...

This was going to be a comment, but it grew a bit too long so I figured it...

May 20, 2011

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Risky Situation

I have been thinking about this story for some time now, unable to find my own...

May 19, 2011

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Why SMAC?

To answer the questions as to “Why” I joined SMAC is simple and...

May 14, 2011

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Thanks to the “Holy S***”...

So this week in wind level we’ve been working ground fighting where the...

Apr 29, 2011

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Bruises: A strange badge of honor

When I thought last week about writing a post on how I’ve changed since I...

Apr 25, 2011

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Words are dangerous things, Part Two...

In my previous post, I mentioned that we as humans attach meaning and...

Apr 17, 2011

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Men, Please leave your man muscles a...

First, I would like to say that I enjoy having the time and opportunity to...

Mar 31, 2011

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Spending the morning with some of th...

This past Saturday a few of us gals gathered in the back room to try and learn...