I'm not ready for class because I have to lose weight, fix my knee, need just that last piece of gear, etc.
Look at me. Two heart surgeries, two knee surgeries, multiple broken bones, and a whole host of other ailments. No one is perfect. You'll never be ready if you wait until everything is in line.
We will meet you wherever you are RIGHT NOW. The person you are taking out into the world is the same person that might end up in a self defense encounter. That person is good enough for a class. That person is good enough to start on the path. Accept the person in the mirror. They are ready. ... See more