This past week was Noels last class before moving down to DC. It still feels strange and I'm sure for the next couple classes I'll catch myself wondering where he is and why he isn't in class. We are left in very capable hands though. Justin received his purple belt a few weeks ago, Matt got his brown, and of course we still have Jon our resident black belt. Things are changing, but I honestly don't think any of us will suffer. I am confident.
Lately I have been in somewhat of a slump. Not that I have been rolling bad or anything, I just don't know what to work on next. Positions and submissions are more familiar to me now the more time I spend on the mat. I wish it was really obvious what the next step is. I have general ideas of what I need to work on, but it's not in your face anymore like when I was a white belt.
I need to work on my teaching. I want to be able to help the lower belts like Justin helped me. It makes me realize how hard it is to explain a move when you just normally do it without thinking about it.
Thanks Noel for the solid foundation. One day I hope you see the house I'm going to build on it.
1 comment:
1. congrats on your 2nd stripe.
2. ask jon what you should work on next. that's what' black belts are for. jon is actually great at helping people take their game to the next level.
3. don't talk about the move (no pun intended). it makes me sad.
4. you shall forever be known as gus, the polar bear from central park.
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