Well, in the end I decided to go to an Aikido dojo not far from my place. The sensei there is really understanding about my work hours. I've enjoyed my first few lessons there, and have the bruises to show for it, but I think it'll be good for me. If anything, it give me more of an awareness of my movement, and what my body's doing ( Read more... )

So, I'm pretty much done visiting all those dojos now, and I have a pretty good idea of where I want to go. Just need to meet with the Sensei to clear up some details ( Read more... )

Hmm...so it looks like I might be getting some more field experience, and not the 'sit in the truck and stare at screens' kind either. So, the guys upstairs told me that I'd need to get some training in hand-to-hand combat, just in case anything comes up. I figure, sure, fine and get sent to the Agency self-defence class, no big deal ( Read more... )