Club News in Brief

Sensei Rick has returned from Japan. He is in fine form, claims he is in training for the All Japan Masters 2009 (look out Russians), but is also wondering where everyone is (read if you have not been training lately it is TIME to get back on the MAT now!!! – before our contest in our house). In Sensei Rick’s absence the good Captain has been taking a number of classes. He has been focusing on controlling the “middle ground” (between throwing and ground-work), drilling basic combo’s, and developing an esoteric martial arts lexicon (in a bid to re-infuse Judo with some kind of thug—mystique).
Also worth noting is the fact that the Rick Littlewood open is shaping up to be a great contest. There will be an Open and Age Division Masters (divisions every 10 years). At this stage, a few beers and BBQ may be included in the entry price.