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Last Login: 8/27/2008 12:13:41 AM
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| WOW! The difference a year can make! We saw a lot happening in 2005 with our two groups, had some great seminars, and even managed 2 dojo changes without giving any senseis ulcers.
We added quite a few new people to our groups, and I'm betting we're going even more in 2006. We're very grateful for all of our new folks who joined, and don't ever doubt that when we smack you around (you know who you are).
From my standpoint, you will see a more intense focus on dojo etiquette and behavior -- as we welcome new people in, this becomes extremely important. On the Enso website, I stress treating people like adults, and I believe that is working well in most cases. Please take a moment to refocus and remember why you are in the dojo: to train in aikido. I owe it to you folks to embody this, you each owe it to your classmates and instructors, and most of all, you owe it to yourself. I will be reinforcing this with a new policy I will introduce to the senior folks privately.
We did some great PR stuff down here, had some good parties, and 2006 won't be any different. You all work hard at your training, no question, and I expect that will continue in the new year.
Take care! See you on the mats.
*Phil
Enso Aikido Dojo
Burnsville, MN
"Q: If you're rolling along the ocean on a jet ski and the wheels fall off, do you still have enough pancakes to cover a doghouse?
A: Purple, because ice cream has no bones." |
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