Our two new monthly additions from members of our community: a poem of the month by our most senior member, Le Phung Doan, 70 years young, and a nutrition tip of the month by our very own Dr. Michele Iskandar, lecturer at the Mcgill University’s School of Human Nutrition.

The World of the Mirror Lake at Night

The rows of trees on the opposite shore turn into
a dark castle wall in which the darker houses hide
their dark and hard faces.

A lonesome star comes down and kisses a tree
heeding the tremolos of frog calls
resounding along the shore.

And a car sweeps its light beams around the curve.
Looking for answers. But true answers lie
in the dark and shaky world below the waterline.

And a goose rushes across the lake and lets out a cry.
As if trying to rescue someone
who’s drowning in the truth they fail to see.

Le Phung Doan

Competitors

March 15th is the date of the annual Montreal Tournament. Are you participating? Register this week.

Path of Endeavor

Dan testing will be held on Saturday, April 25th. We are grateful to have Sensei Shiina Katsutoshi from headquarters in Japan as our examiner. You are encouraged to take extra classes. See list of officla JKA katas with total movements and kiai points.