Happy New Year, bring on the Rat team!

When it comes to finding inspirations to write about it this is an easy one.  It was an amazing night where two men become our newest Sifu's.  Congratulations to Sifu Sollinger and Sifu Ward.  I had the honour of seeing both of them come through the ranks over the years.  I remember helping teach some classes when Sifu Sollinger came through as an orange belt.  I could see then that he had the desire and mental fortitude to earn his black belt.  

This night was also kind of odd for me.  You see I've been part of the I Ho Chuan team in years past and I was also part of a couple of dragon dances and demo teams.  This year I wasn't as I came back to the school a few months ago.  So to see the demo, the dragon dance and everyone so engaged to make the night what it was, was stunning.  However because I wasn't part of it, I felt a little like an outsider.  I did jump in and organize the serving of the food and this was my way of contributing to the evening and it helped. 

This year is going to bring opportunities to get involved and lead.  I'm excited as we have a strong team of veterans and rookies.  The success of this team will be engagement, leadership and consistency.  We have the tools for success already in our hands.  The success of the team will be how we consistently use the tools, and support each other. 

I'm so excited for this year, bring on the Rat team. 

Mr. Repay

Student of Silent River Kung Fu