ISSUE 3 MAY 2003


The beautiful dojo where some of the fight training takes place
Stretching is an important part of training
Of course, some are more flexible than others
Frank pops a handstand
Not to be outdone, Karen is caught mid-cartwheel
Attentive students
Shane has a question
This dojo isn't big enough for the two of us! The good guys and the bad guys face off.
They pair off to do some work
Nick puts Shane through his paces
Nick and Jason demonstrate a counter
Frank learns to block
After all, we wouldn't want to damage one of our dashing heroes now, do we?
Nick works with Holland
You know, Shane's a huge Shogun fan
Blaster vs lightsaber - the eternal struggle continues
Nick and Jason demonstrate a variety of holds, throws and kicks
Occasionally, Jason gets to throw Nick
But Nick always bounces back, here showing how to get the drop on two opponents
In Shimmering Sword, Nick explores the link between the Jedi philosophy and the martial arts
Nick suits up -- now the students get to whale on the master
The fighters line up, ready for a crack at Nick
They look eager, don't they?
Fear her! For she is Heidi, Queen of the Spider People!
Nick and Mike go head-to-head
Frank attacks like a crazed ... something
Karen works out some aggression (maybe she's a Method actor?)
Holland decides she's a lover, not a fighter
Nick's had enough
Mike ends the session with a graceful demonstration