My Latest Secret

Okay, I have to share something with you that I feel kinda embarassed about, but at the same time, am excited about.

I'm a ninja.

heehee

okay, maybe not really - but I have decided to start practicing Ninjutsu with Trevor once a week. He is a 2nd degree black belt in Ninjutsu and for a couple of years, taught 2 nights a week - usually he had anywhere between 1 and 3 students - so it was just small. But in the past several months, for varying reasons, his students have all been forced to stop coming (one will come back, but is just out because of an un-related back injury right now).

So, Trev asked me if I'd go out to the "dojo" (which is our renovated garage) with him once a week. At first I did it just for him, but I have to tell you, after 3 or 4 times, I'm starting to have fun... yeah. And I'm starting to think that maybe I'll continue, and try to get better at it and stuff. Cuz its cool. Really cool.

So, here is a picture of me in my gi. They're not the most flattering of outfits, but whatever.

And, for your enjoyment, here is a little video of me practicing my forward rolls (you have to be good at rolls so that if someone throws you down, its not scary, and you can just roll out of it). We're also practicing side rolls and backward rolls (which you will not be seeing a video of for a long, long time).

At first my forward rolls were terribly awful, but Trevor wanted to take this video to show me that they're getting better. Hopefully one day, I'll be able to post a video for you of me actually doing some really good ones. :o)

Anyway, that is my funny confession for today... we'll see what becomes of my new interest... but for now, I'm enjoying it - and I even get 1 AP for it too!