Friday, October 10, 2008


Day 5 – Survivors

Friday is the last day of the Hell Week and time to wrap up the miscellaneous requirements in the Coloured Belt requirements. First up I cover the striking drills for each belt and get the students to practice the techniques in the air and the power focus on the pads. The next section after the drills includes Lock Flows, Multiple Grabs and a break down on Tan Jun breathing.

The pre lunch seminar is on breathing and meditation and everyone gets a chance to relax while they try out the basic meditation.

Lunch is followed by a surprise for the students with the visit of Master Cale. Master Cale works on ground techniques with a focus on transitions from a sweep or throw, into a control position. Everyone gets the chance to work up a sweat with his ‘slam & jam’.

The final part of the day is the presentation of ‘survivor’ certificates for those who completed 3 days or more and the official bow off to conclude the week. The week was a great success and a welcome return to the Hell Weeks of old. Every technique in the Coloured Belt curriculum was covered, both in detail and in practice.

Congratulations to those students who ‘survived’ the week. I look forward to the next one.

Regards

M G

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