First to Kirk and everyone who knew him. I am very sorry to hear about Mark's
passing.

Hi everyone, I've been off of here for a while. I finally made my escape from
truck driving :-) those 80-90hr work weeks didn't leave much time for stick
fighting.

Anyway I started getting back into it a few months ago and have found a training
partner (Maarten) he is teaching me sanda and I have been teaching him my
version of bata (Based mostly on Ken's version with a few variations). Maarten,
my son Tom and myself are the CB Lansing for the time being, but we are hoping
for more.

Here is a clip from last weeks sparring matches, as I think you'll see Maarten
has picked up very quickly on stick fighting and I'm still rusty as hell :-)
(I'm the guy in long shorts and a white T-shirt). We are using the last 2 of my
MSP style compo's, We are planning to build more soon (some 4 footers as well as
some 42 inch. Maarten edited the vid and added music for some entertainment
value, there is also one point at which he slows it down so you get a good look
at me taking a missed head shot to the shoulder ;-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLQiz6uiEBU

Next week we are hoping to get some more vid, some with Tom and some
using a lower guard similar to the MSP stuff for a high vs low comparison.

Enjoy.

Gary