Today is sparring training. Duncan Kirk is preparing me for the competitions, so now its time to see what my technique is like and how many points I will be able to score. Duncan is a great trainer with lots of knowledge and has improved my sparring. There is still a long way to go. Determination will get me there.

Today registering for the National Championships in June, The Grandmaster 2 day seminar and the tournament before we leave for th worlds in Canada . Training tonight at Millicent with the club, teaching students and going through my patterns . Off to work later earn some money for the trip.

Dawn service today and it didn't rain for the service. Yeh!! It was a very moving service with lots of people was fantastic to see. The appreciation for the soliders that fought for our freedom to give us such a wonderful country to live in was priceless. Lest We Forget. After the service we all meet at the local RSL for a cuppa and chat with the war veterans and locals. Many stories were heard and lots learnt. The count down has now begun 103 days to go and of...