2009 wasn't one of my "better" years. Professionally, I had to take a pay cut to save others within the Corporation from being let go. Philosophically, I have mixed emotions about what happened to my salary in helping others retain their jobs. I can argue both sides of the situation. Capitalism vs Socialism, Wall Street getting big payouts, all of the news headlines we all read during 2009 effected me in some way or another.
I'm glad it is a new year. I'm glad it is a new decade.
My priorities have shifted significantly.
I'm getting back to basics, keeping everything simple going forward.
I'm excited from a Martial Arts perspective as I will be more involved with the IUKF and George Mattson. George has been a pioneer in the Uechi-ryu world for a long time. Love him or hate him, George Sensei is one of those guys that put Uechi on the map and continues to do so.
I've heard from my friends in the larger Uechi-ryu Karate-do community that the Okikukai organization is going through another split. It's too bad. I question advanced stages of Karate study with ego, money and political power. Exactly what good Budo should not be.
I'm looking forward to working with my Coach Jake Steinmann this year in Muay Thai. I miss that guy. I miss having him yell at me too.
I'm grateful for Nate and Pat at MassBJJ letting me be part of the Academy there and look forward to seeing Professor Roberto Maia more this year too.
My small group of guys that work with me on Thursday nights are simply awesome. What a great work ethic and really an outstanding group of people. I want to say thank you to them for the inspiration they've given me through 2009.
I'm looking forward to working hard and seeing everyone.
There's a new Macaco fino in the house. He's hungry again!
Good training,
Joe
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