Monday, September 27, 2021

MMTCA October Newsletter 2021

 


“Just like a single cell, the character of our lives is determined not by our genes but by our responses to the environmental signals that propel life.”

-Bruce Lipton

 

Fall is upon us, and outdoor practices and classes are coming to an end. Beginning October 12th, my Tuesday night classes will be inside at St Sahag church in St Paul. http://saintsahag.org/

My Friday night classes will be inside at Christ Church Lutheran starting the 15th. http://www.christchurchluth.org/

I’m solidifying the Men’s and Women’s Saturday Pushing-Hands practices. Julie will send that out to you when I have dates and locations.

For now:

Tuesdays 6-8Pm at St Sahag’s, 203 Howel St, St Paul 55104

Fridays 6-730PM at Christ Church, 3244 34th Ave S, Minneapolis 55406

Saturdays at various people’s home dojos, more info to come.

 

I’ll be in Delaware the month of October teaching seminars and classes. If you have any questions about classes or locations while I’m gone, Julie is your contact person. If you need to contact me, text and email will be the best.

Julie Cisler phone 612-876-7915 and email, juliecisler13@hotmail.com

 

I will be here the whole Winter, January through April or May, depending on classes, and will have more classes and locations for our curriculum. I’m also beginning to look for a more permanent home.

 

I’m excited to announce that I began posting the 10 Basic Pushing-Hands Drills on Patreon! I am coordinating these drills with excerpts from my upcoming Pushing-Hands book. You will also find these on my YouTube page.

Patreon-https://www.patreon.com/rayhayward

YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtlwnHdNjN-Dd5Hjsi3akYQ

 

Book Suggestion=Medieval Swordsmanship by John Clements

https://www.amazon.com/Medieval-Swordsmanship-Illustrated-Methods-Techniques/dp/1581600046/ref=sr_1_2?crid=17UJ9U2HR8FKX&dchild=1&keywords=medieval+swordsmanship&qid=1632774501&s=books&sprefix=medieval+swordsman%2Caps%2C166&sr=1-2

 

On September 26th I had the honor and pleasure of initiation three senior students, and one renewal, into the 7th Generations Yang Style Lineage. Having requested discipleship, been tested and found ready and worthy, and passed through a formal ceremony, I recognize:

 

Michelle Ashmun

Jennifer Graves

David Kielkopf

James Postiglione 

 

As my personal disciples and inner-door students. Congratulations!



I have two new addresses for you. Here is my business,

P. O. Box 28295

Oakdale, MN 55128

And my residence,

1076 Mary St N

Maplewood, MN 55119

 

I’m still giving Covid the caution and prevention it deserves. I am slowly going back to in-person teaching and as soon as we get some kind of “all clear” I’ll add more classes and two-person practices.

Thank you,

-Ray

“Love enjoys knowing everything about you; desire needs mystery.”

-Esther Perel

 

Julie’s Message

Hello! Thanks to all of you who have attended my classes during this strange and challenging time. You are the best!

 

New students are now welcome to join my classes anytime. Until October 15, I will continue to hold classes in my backyard, and on Zoom. For the colder months, I have two excellent spaces, and I am negotiating other possible locations. Please note: Some class times will change slightly.

 

Here’s the new schedule so far, starting October 16:

 

Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm at the Black Forest Inn Banquet building. Parking is available on the street and in the restaurant’s parking lot, which is just south of the restaurant on Nicollet Ave. http://www.blackforestinnmpls.com/pgs/info.php

 

Saturdays 12:00-1:30pm at Christ Church Lutheran, 3244 34th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406

http://www.christchurchluth.org/

 

These Indoor locations ask us to follow CDC guidelines. Please wear a mask in these indoor spaces when you attend class in person.

 

Stay tuned for more In-person classes! If I can’t secure an indoor space, I’ll continue to teach the following classes on Zoom:

Mondays 11:30am-12:30pm

Wednesdays 11:30am-12:30pm

Fridays 3:30-4:30pm

 

If you really prefer to attend classes on Zoom, I will continue to allow students to attend even my in-person classes online. Still, I hope to see all of you and safely practice in-person with you soon!

 

 

 





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