Time to update! I have been so busy lately i haven't even taken a moment to breathe!

I guess i'll start with the usual update on the status of my bum shoulder. I am happy to report that it is getting better daily! My strength is returning nicely thanks to multiple physical therapy visits a week paired with twice a week treatments with my trainer. I have started increasing the intensity of my judo sessions everyday also.I am being very careful and trying not to push the limits on what…

Ronda Rousey's mother is a world class judoka. Dr. AnnMaria De Mars (and here's her judo blog) was the first American woman to win the judo world championships, our own Mike Swain was the first man. 

Look at her, above, hamming it up with Bas.

On Dr. De Mar's website I located these links, of some value:

• The best judo site on the…

Brian Williams is a student of mine. He started taking martial arts lessons with me when he was 4 or 5 years old. He's an excellent technician and an accomplished athlete, but it's not Brian's physical skills that are his most valuable asset, it's his ability to think…

A Worthwhile Investment

I don't have a HUGE house, but I have enough space in my living room to roll out a Flexi Roll mat. I bought it to store, when not in use, in a closet…