Great presentation at Business is Booming in Charlotte. You should have been here.

A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
Lao Tzu

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
Lao Tzu

I think I have finally figured out what to twitter about.

How to Counter Joint Locks, Arm Bars, and Body Controls

Sensei Mark Sternlicht sent me an email with a link to this blog post. I thought it was definitely worth re-blogging. Pop on over to this site and read some of the things that I talk about all of the time. This is valuable information for any Martial Artist that incorporates locks into their art.

http://www.ikigaiway.com/2010/how-to-counter-joint-locks-arm-bars-and-body-controls/

Rich

Look at this, hard science is finally admitting it.

Tai Chi Exercise Reduces Knee Osteoarthritis Pain In The Elderly, Research Shows

ScienceDaily (2009-11-01) -- Researchers have determined that patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain. Tai Chi is a traditional style of Chinese martial arts that features slow, rhythmic movements to induce mental relaxation and enhance balance, strength, flexibility, and self-efficacy. ... > read full article

Pink is the new black...just ask Sheila.

This is the newest ranked belt at the dojo. I wanted everyone to see what belt a real warrior aspires to.