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Just a reminder that Daylight Saving Time will end this weekend at 2:00AM on Sunday, November 2nd, at which time we will turn back our clocks one hour (fall back).

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It has been a busy month and time seems to be flying by way to fast.  We had kyu testing earlier this month with Charles, Ross and Zaman each testing.  All three did wonderfully and the pictures have finally been posted.

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We will have open mat time available for reviewing the upcoming Dan tests as well as general open mat time on Saturday, October 18th.  All are welcome to participate in this 90 minute training session from 10:00AM to 11:30AM.

On Sunday we had three kyu tests that included Khair Zaman for Rokyu, Ross Smith for Yonkyu and Charles Pummill for Nikyu.

Zaman started the testing with his first test effort and despite a little nervousness, did very well. Even with a few struggles on some of the techniques, Zaman showed an increased understanding of connection. Way to go Zaman! The first test is certainly the hardest one.

Ross followed with his quest for Yonkyu and he did a great job as well. Ross has improved immensely from his last test. His randori was outstanding, utilizing the mat well and trusting his movement to create technique. Way to go Ross!

Finally, Charles followed with some of the most amazing suwari wasa I have seen. His posture was perfect and he moved evenly and controlled. It was awe inspiring to watch and shows that all of Charles’ efforts and training are paying off. His randori was also very well done, utilizing the mat and moving well to create time. Way to go Charles on a great test!

It was a good day of testing with all candidates doing a great job. We went to Pei Wei following the kyu tests to celebrate with food. It was a pleasant gathering for everyone who attended.

Great job everyone and thanks for participating, making this a successful kyu test event. Thanks to all of the senior students who assisted in the test preparation and for ukemi during the kyu tests.

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We will have open mat for kyu test preparation and kyu testing this weekend (see schedule below).

Saturday, October 4th:  Open Mat 10:00AM to 11:30AM:  We will have open mat time available for reviewing the upcoming kyu tests as well as general open mat time.  All are welcome to participate in this 90 minute training session.

Sunday, October 5th:  Kyu Testing 2:15PM to 3:15PM:   We will have kyu testing during the second class.  We plan on going out for dinner immediately following and all are welcome to join.

On Monday, September 22, Matt Czosnek, his wife Ana and their son Badger welcomed the newest arrival to the clan: Rose Ruby. She was born shortly after 8:00 AM, and weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces. I'm sure Dad and Brother are happy she's finally here, and Mom's happy to regain some extra space in her belly! Baby and family are doing well, and should be home very soon.

Congratulations, Matt, Ana and Badger!