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Started this discussion. Last reply by Alix Dc Days Nov 25 2007.

I love NaBloPoMo, although I am running low on topics. The novel writing site looks like fun too. I'm worried about what we're supposed to do during the other 11 months. Any chance of coming up wit... Read More »

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Happy end of Nablopomo. We made it. Now do you think we'll all take December off? Speaking of off, I'm an hour away from leaving on my trip. So, gots to go!

Posted by CombatGal on November 30th, 2007 at 5:02am — No Comments (Add)

Tomorrow's the big day

or days--the end of November and the day we leave on our trip. That's no coincidence, but it comes in handy for me. Otherwise, the hubby would be posting by proxy and he'd have a bit of a hard time. I'm having trouble thinking about karate or anything other than the trip because I'm really nervous about flying/especially driving in a place that's far north and thus snowier than here. Of course almost everything is related to the trip because I've got to get it done before we leave. Except karate…

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Posted by CombatGal on November 29th, 2007 at 6:59am — No Comments (Add)

Using Full Force when Sparring

By people who aren't mean, aggressive, or show-offy. How to handle it? Be a wimp and ask them to tone it down? I have got to resume lifting weights. Even when blocking during prearranged sparring, (which is supposed to be a strike, but gee) this girl was coming at me before I would come at her. I am definitely wearing pads next time. Wearing pads and staying the heck away.

Posted by CombatGal on November 28th, 2007 at 2:48pm — No Comments (Add)

What we did in class today

New techniques for various belt levels:

Purple: Rear naked choke escape: Tilt opposite shoulder sharply. Turn into them (away from the hand clasps). With other hand, feel for notch below jaw and push. End up with compress elbow or armbar.

Green (I think): The short side by side from an armbar [to spin to the knee] brush, grab, strike--armbar. Place top hand in the crease of their arm and keep a good grasp on wrist pressure points. Bend their arm back to do takedown. Turn (toward…

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Posted by CombatGal on November 27th, 2007 at 1:01pm — No Comments (Add)

Black Belt Celebrations

A friend of mine is going to take her black belt test soon. I thought about what I could get her as a present. I've thought about getting my black belt a lot, about how happy and proud I'll be. But gee, getting a black belt would be a cause for celebration. A nice dinner at least? Something for me to think about!

Posted by CombatGal on November 26th, 2007 at 6:43pm — No Comments (Add)

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At 5:49am on November 11th, 2007, Emma said…: Hi, CombatGal! Thanks for stopping by. :)

I can see how it might seem crazy to call the harp a great instrumen for children, but believe it or not - it can be! I started playing when I was 5 years old.

A huge concert harp is not a good instrument for children (or for parents who have to buy one!!), BUT a small (and much less expensive) harp can be a great instrument for kids. Some of the pros are that it sounds good almost immediately (unlike instruments such as the violin, which really take practice to make a sweet sound) and people of all ages tend to be naturally attracted to the harp. Whenever I play, kids gravitate toward the instrument.

So, I understand why it sounds nuts, but it can work for kids! :) Now, I've written a book-length comment...