Despite the storm, almost incessant rain, and discomfort, two dozen Budoka accepted the challenge to attend the 2008 Prairie State Taikai. We traveled for miles coming in from Madison, Wisconsin, St. Louis, Missouri, and across Illinois. Representing five different dojos, we gathered on a muddy, rain-soaked field and started training. Very soon, the rain was forgotten, replaced with a steady focus on concepts, techniques, and feeling of the art that binds us together. We left that evening, tabi soaked, gi pants a muddy, sandy mess, but with renewed ties that characterize Buyu.I wish to sincerely thank all those who supported the Taikai with their attendance as well as those who helped get the word out, but were unable to attend. All proceeds will benefit the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
Let’s do it all again next year!
Buyu Ikkan,
James
2 comments:
Jim, you rock...where are all the guys from your old Elgin class?
- Ben
That looked like a fun event, you should tell more people next year to get them to come out.
Rob
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