The Life of Pi
The Safe Falling class I teach at the rec center is quickly coming to an end. It is a very popular class. Not only was the class filled within a short time with a waiting list, but the attendance also holds up unusually well till the end for a free senior class. Needless to say, the program management is more than pleased. Senior Aikido student S was curious about the class. I invited him to come to help monitor the particpants. Maybe he can learn the moves and start another class somewhere. After observing a session, S commented, "You are a totally different person than when you are teaching Aikido. You are not scary at all in the Safe Falling class! You are so friendly and fun. The seniors all love you!" Sigh. What can I say? I know. To him, I am a scary person. Several years ago, I offered a free community self defense class. After attending the class, S, who was a boxer in his younger days, muttered to me, "I di...
