Rally up for the Pandamonium

This weekend I completed one of my personal requirements. I am glad to get that off the list but it unfortunately took all my time this weekend and I was not able to help with the expansion.
I know I missed out. I recognize the hard work that Sifu Lindstrom and his crew have put in. My contribution has been small by comparison and for that I will have to make up else where.
Next project to tackle is a BBQ event. In particular the Pandamonium outdoor BBQ.
Its going to be challenging as with any of event of this nature, its purely a guess as to how many people will show up for pancakes and what not.
I already have a great group of individuals whom have donated equipment and time but I know I will need more help.
Soon I will have to post on "Kwoon talk" to rally up volunteers who would like to show off their Pancake and Hotdog cooking skills!
I know we may be tapping into the student body volunteer reserve that is probably stretched to the limits already but I am hoping the school will dig deep and make this a great Pandamonium event!

JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada

Evolution

I sit here thinking about the past week and I have decided not to go there. It was crappy, stressful and full of negative outcome.
However, I come out the other end with more determination, I want change. More specifically I want change in myself.
Changing should be a daily pursuit. If you strive to change for the better and learn from your mistakes and your triumphs , shortfalls and your successes you are moving forward.
 If you think you don't need to change, you have arrived...then you really need to change!
I like to think of the human spirit as an internal evolution.
We may stop growing after our teen years but we should continue to grow in our hearts and minds till our last days. The day you have decided not to evolve is the day you have decided not to live.

JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada

Free Runners

The other night I was watching the "Sports Science" show and they featured some free runners in this episode.
First off, I had no idea this even existed as a sport, turns out there was a movie produced about it last year,  apparently its also a following and some even call it an art with a life philosophy much the same as martial arts.
The clip above is an advertisement for an academy for free runners!...who knew..I guess not me!
OK.. I know, I am out of touch and as usual behind in the youth cultural movements by about 2 to 5 years.

Anyways, I was fascinated by the extreme heights at which these kids could jump and survive. The basis for everything was timing and dissipating the energy throughout the body.
The basic shoulder roll of course.

There are some more clips that are a little more extreme, they all have disclaimers to not try this at home, not a problem for me!...cool stuff anyways.

JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada