For the first time in a while, there was blood on the canvas during a sparring match on Wednesday. James took some rough face shots from both Iz and Abrahant during sparring. But James caught Abrahant a few times and bloodied up his nose. I was surprised because James' punches often don't land where they should. I'm always reminding him to stay in his stance and focus on where he wants the punches to go.
Today, I announced to those in the gym that next Friday a group picture will be taken. Sahia (Mikaela, Noel, and Shay's mom) and I are planning a fundraiser in order to buy some needed extra equipment for the gym. The group picture will be featured on a flier in order to help create interest in the fundraiser. I also need to make new fliers for the class in general. It's too late this year to have the event because the fall session is ending, and most have already stopped showing up to class. But it needs to take place as early as possible in January to set the tone for next year. Coach James was also very helpful in giving Sahia and myself ideas for the fundraiser.
Ariel stopped in the gym, and she looked very well. I wish she could come back to the class. But she's busy with high school (an A student, by the way), and she has a part-time job.
Another major focus for next year is getting more adults interested in the class. The park district's emphasis has always been on kids, but the adults should get some attention, too.
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