In Memorium – Sensei Woody Jensen
On Friday night, September 22, 2023, my friend and Sensei, Woodrow “Woody” Jensen, passed away. Here are a few of my memories of “Uncle Woody”, as we affectionately called him. …
Reflections
Benefits of Tai Chi
Rod: In almost three weeks I turn 75. For most it’s a time to slow down. Many of my friends are going through terrible physical ailments, all of which are …
The New Student: Finally…
access to Karate It was January and the New Student had moved into his dorm room. One of the first students on campus, he was enjoying some independence. First time …
The Twelfth Grader: The More Things Change…
the more they stay the same. He was now a 12th grader and his life in his new town was pretty good. Back in his old town and school, …
The Tenth Grader: Missed it…
by that much He was now a Tenth Grader and he had learned a few things from his reading. He was no longer an easy target. His life was much …
Response…
To Chris Wissman (re: 6 Bank Street) Hi Chris, Yes, we moved out of the Summit dojo in 1970. Sankyu time for me. Either during his (William Scott Russell) time …
The Ninth Grader
Part Two It was early Spring. The Ninth Grader had experienced an interesting few months since his fight with Sean. He had been unable to find a karate or judo …
The Ninth Grader
part one He was feeling pretty good. School had just let out early. Christmas break had just begun. His church’s Christmas play was tonight and he was to be one …
2021: Is It Fear…
or Prudence? 2020 and 2021 have been years indelibly marked by Covid-19 and the controversy surrounding it. On the one hand, you have the medical researchers and scientists who have …
A Note from Woody
July 27, 2021 Dear Rod, At Diane’s urging (under threat of painful death), I started to clean out some of my work and personal files. I’ve sure accumulated lots of …
