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Countdown to Black Belt Test – Day Minus 2

Xiao Ye and myself arrived Shanghai shortly before 1100am, checked in our hotel and walked to the dojo; thanks to Mrs. inChina that, on short notice, managed to find us a nice and inexpensive accommodation 5 minutes away. It is not the same dojo as t

Stuck, Unstuck, Onwards

Have you noticed how sometimes small things seem to hold you back? I’ve been stuck in between things for a week or so, but since I mentioned Scotland to my eldest son last Sunday, the plans are shaping up quite nicely; I’ve also cleared s

Like A Mexican In Texas

Last Friday evening karate class in Shanghai was great & a good workout; If you do not want to read the detailed recount in my online workout journal, I give you here a brief highlight of the class before telling you what happened last Saturday d