I taught:<\/p>\n
Tesla’s Needle
\nKicks Korea
\nSingle Sword Speed Date
\nClosing in for the Kill
\nDialogue, Danger, Death<\/p><\/blockquote>\nI learned:<\/p>\n
I can put together a reasonable class \u00e2\u20ac\u201d on concept, not just on technique \u00e2\u20ac\u201d on short notice and engage students of many different levels at once. I can be in awkward situations without collapsing, succumbing, or losing grasp of my polite nature. My fight family is part of my “soul’s code” for lack of a less new age term. Without more attention paid to my health, I am no longer immune to the sapping of creative energy and patience caused by lack of proper sleep and nutrition.<\/p>\n
I learned mostly to like myself a little more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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