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!
