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Apr 02
2011
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Beach Day 2011Posted by: admin on Apr 02, 2011 Tagged in: self defense , paul caves , nma , mma , mixed martial arts , mauy thai , kickboxing , khali , jui jitsu , iska , aikido
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The April weather was unusually cooperative in providing a clear and balmy day at Big Bay. Thus the backdrop was provided for a fun day of learning and exertion for the 100 or so students in attendance. Proceedings began with the usual beach run and warm up. A glance the Beach Day photos will reveal a number of new students who were caught off-guard by just the run, and also the grit and determination of those same students as they completed the run.
What followed was a learning session in which students were taught new aikido throws and takedowns. Another browse through the photos will reveal students in some awkward mid-air poses as they are being thrown. It might bring some relief to know that they had at that point been acquainted with the breakfalls...
With the formalities out of the way, it was on to the fun activities for which the Beach Day is truly renowned. These activities included sumo wrestling, water splashing and diving for kalis in the sand. Then came another Beach Day institution: drillwork in the breaking waves. Yes the water is cold and the legs are wobbly, but the pictures once more reveal glee all over the faces of the students. In fact, Beach Day without these fun drills is an inconceivable notion. And in any case, students get a chance at revenge by being able to dunk the instructors in the water.
So to all who attended, thank you for contributing to the success of the event.