This week’s drop in temperature has not deterred some of our clubs most dedicated members, many of us braving the cold on Saturday afternoon to participate in a virtual dojo session of both Kendo Suburi and Iaido. Having our classes online has provided an opportunity to those members who have moved away as well as friends in the broader community to join our classes. This has meant that we have seen a very welcome spike in numbers and it has been wonderful to see so many faces on-screen. Both familiar and new to the club.

Adapting to this new style of training has come with its challenges, whether it be from uncooperative technology, finding space in our own homes and yards to safely swing a sword (and convincing those who share that space to let us do so), poor internet connections or less than ideal weather. Despite this there has been an amazing effort from everyone to continue to show up.

It was a pleasure to have Tom Johnson Sensei also join our session to offer much valued and appreciated feedback. I look forward to once again having the opportunity to travel down to the Pine Mountain Dojo to train with him once the restrictions allow us to do so.

Thank you to everyone who have been signing on and contributing to the classes, great effort everyone and hope to see you next week!