A month has passed and I continue on…. Training runs as usual, Monday to Friday 6am-8pm. It’s still hard work but there is at least slow progress. 2-3 times a week we train on the mountain which gives a nice background and a bit more fresh air. Occasionally on the a mountain hike the Shifu’s find time to play.

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I’m now starting my first weapon, The Staff. So Donatello it will be to begin. It’s probably the first one they teach because there is less chance of self impalement than the “sharp” weapons. Probably a smart idea. I’ve also had my first encounter with acupuncture and it’s one I hope not to repeat anytime soon. Outside that most is still the same. I’ll try and find some time to take more photos at some point.