Meditations on 2010
Off and running in a new year, and I have list going, of course. Not necessarily goals, but meditations on where I’d like focus my energy. In no particular order:
RDA Clubs and Affiliates
Affiliated schools launch in 2010, either as a club (led by blue belts) or an official affiliate (purple belt and above). I want to help others create this kind of training environment in their own hometowns.
Junior BJJ Program
Another kids class is in the works! Led by Neil and Becky, materials are being finalized for a standardized class structure, skills, rank and testing requirements.
No Gi Essentials
Already filming this new set. The look is unlike anything out there, and anything I’ve done before. The rewatchability factor will be high. Can’t say too much more…
New Music
I have 2 albums ready to go. “The Space Between” will soon be mastered in Seattle, and the other album is a piano solo project that’s waited many years for release.
Yoga
My Ashtanga Yoga practice is just starting to get good. My body has never felt more loose, or structurally balanced. And I’m still not flexible, at least by yogic standards.
Judo
Dr. Jim Allen, Nidan (second degree black belt) will be leading traditional Judo classes every other Friday, 5:30-7:00 p.m. (starting January 15 and 29th). Be there!
Female Blues
Caryn, Becky, Trish, and Kirsty are all expected to do blue belt demos this year. I’d also like to bring up Nadija Anderson, one of my earliest students, to test during Jiu Jitsu Fest. It would be dynamite to see her spar against 3 female blue belts. People would be inspired. Trust me.
More Purples
James, Rick, Steve Greenaway, and Sensei Brian Sortor are all on schedule to receive their purple belts in 2010. Depending on how people train, and their level of motivation, there could be more…
RDA Gear
I would like to take RDA gear to the next level, with official gi’s, shorts, rashguards, and T-shirts. Manufactured abroad, but worn worldwide. The revolution has begun!
I dig it.
Chris Wright-Martell from Middletown, CT
on Monday, January 04, 2010
This will definitely be a great year for the academy.
TJ from Bend, Oregon
on Monday, January 04, 2010
Cool - I look forward to seeing the RDA affiliates start to pop up, especially if one appears near me. Any plans to set up a Roy Dean affiliate in Birmingham or Gloucester? ;D
slideyfoot from Bucks, UK
on Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Sounds like it’s going to be another great year for the Academy.
I have to humbly disagree with your feelings that anything can have more of a rewatchability factor than
your other DVD’s. They are DVD rewind button breakers already! Pretty much impossible but I look forward to being proven wrong.
Happy New Year team RDA and God Bless.
Solomon from atlanta
on Saturday, January 09, 2010
Sounds very exciting! Great stuff!
Adam from Binghamton, NY
on Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Hello Roy,
Sounds like great things on the horizon for your school. I train at Straight Blast Gym over in Portland, and enjoy reading your blog and other essays on the website.
As a fellow musician i have enjoyed listening to your music, its great stuff. Congrats on the two upcoming releases.
Ill have to come out to Bend and check out your school sometime.
Anton
Anton Emery from Portland, OR.
on Tuesday, January 12, 2010
In regards to the new music: I hope I am not betraying any trade secrets, but I have had the chance to listen to some of the solo piano work Roy will be releasing and let me just say that it will blow people away.
Most of us are familiar with Roy’s musical skills with respect to composition, but have not known his skills as a performer. To say that you will be impressed is an understatement. Not sure if he will disagree or not, but I would say that in these recordings, Roy reveals yet another Black Belt skill he possesses. I highly encourage everyone to get this album when it comes out, you will not regret it.
TJ from Bend, Oregon
on Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Great post, I’m particularly looking forward to your no gi essentials! I already own both blue and purple belt fundamentals and believe them to be among the best instructionals that I own and I own a lot!
Kind Regards
Felipe
Felipe Grez from Sydney, Australia
on Saturday, January 30, 2010
Just finished Blue Belt Req. Cant wait for some gear! Chance of a club in NC?
Brad Dunn from Kernersville, NC
on Wednesday, February 03, 2010