Closing the First Class
"Eskay!"
This lesson may not have seemed trying enough for a lot of your students. But, what starts small often times ends big. The giant oak is simply an acorn that held its ground. Besides, if it was defenses and tactics that you were expecting today, then you have all gotten your wish. For, we have already practiced running away! A most notable defense!
[The far left in line will assume the center position to the kamize and state, Yo Ga Akeru! (The day is breaking) The far right will take his place as he returns to line and state, E Ke Ma Sho! (Let’s go!) and resume his place in line. The class will repeat after the sensei, "Ichizoku no sono Tesaihiryu. With a righteous spirit, our conscious will guide us and our peace will shelter us from the storm. Against the world, truth!" All will take a knee and touch hand to mouth following the sensei.]
Dismiss