As strange as it is to think about, I’ve become accustomed to tiny humans in martial arts uniforms calling me “sensei”. Even more interesting, I started officially teaching for myself in January, with 4 students, and that Number is now up to 15 (and there are more individuals looking for trial classes soon). Official rank has been granted under the association I am part of (granted by me, and approved by the organization). In essence, I have stepped into the role my original instructor had when I met him and began studying Goju Ryu Karate Do, over twenty years ago. Adult classes are in the works as well.
I have also progressed in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and since my instructor’s school is 45 minutes away, he has granted me permission to start taking on students where I teach as part of his school (he would periodically test my students, and grant them rank, as I am not yet qualified to do so myself).
I’ve also been awarded rank in Aiki Ju Jutsu, and have resumed studying Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido. It’s been quite a year, come to think of it.
