The importance of balance and perseverance ..

Just a quick note on the importance of balance and perseverance in life...  Quite possibly the most healthy choice I've made in the past two years (or perhaps in my life) is to join Burbank Danzan Dojo.  I have received hands on instruction from 4th degree black belt, sensi Kimo Williams.  His patience and diligence on my behalf has been extraordinary.   Also, the other black belts at the dojo have been amazing at assisting me to meet my belt qualification goals - and, every student in the dojo has helped with my martial arts education by owning the idea that they are responsible for my success.  The study is Danzan Ryu Jujitsu ..  Ryu meaning family in this case.  This weekly adventure on my behalf is paying back in an exponential growth manner.  Kimo's techniques have brought me back to a more acute sense of balance, more flexibility (albeit, anyone at the dojo might not think so, anyone who played football with me back in the day would quickly realize I can actually flex my wrist now.), better conditioning, and, most importantly, the experience is placing a brilliant demand on my old brain bone - proving conclusively, you can teach a somewhat older dog a new way to bark.

I will not attempt to clarify Danzan Ryu for my readers (I will rather add the dojo website URL to this page so anyone interested can better understand what sensi Kimo does), however, I will say that it is a martial art of distinction, since, you are expected to learn how to heal as well as destroy your opponent.  Personally, this art appears to promote not only physical balance and conditioning, it also seems to create a harmonious condition between the inner and outer person  -  it's far, far, far from a fight club, which, is a good thing in my mind.  A delightful experience to date.  And, although I have a monumental way to go in this new learning...  it is the share of the week here on my blog.

If you want a great workout that actually gains you a comprehensive system of self defense, and, you happen to live in the Burbank or Los Angeles area...  Well, I hope to see you on the mat.  I'm there Tuesday nights.. (I wish it could attend more often.)  The following is the opening blurb from Burbank Danzan Dojo's website.

BURBANK DANZAN DOJO  -  Aloha! Welcome to Burbank Danzan Dojo. Danzan Martial Arts were built from Original Jujutsu, Filipino Kali, Hawaiian Lua and Kenpo. Our Healing Arts hail from the ancient systems of China, Japan and Hawai'i. For us, mastering one requires mastering the other for Danzan is the path of the Warrior-Healer. Danzan is a system of personal growth and empowerment that will change your life like nothing else.    http://burbankjujitsu.com/