Thoughts on the FlowFighting™ Seminar

[dferguson]

As a newbie to MA, this was an awesome way to be introduced incrementally to the world of FlowFighting™. While the workload was intense, the mechanics that we drilled allowed for a quick overall recovery after the weekend, especially considering the newness of the activities. The FlowFighting™ coaches were so accessible that I feel sympathy for my fellow warriors who struggled with unapproachable/dangerous coaches in their respective MA. Attending this seminar opened my eyes to how much fun MA can truly be. I also believe that my FlowFighting™ experience would have been severely limited had I not prepared as guided by my peers and coaches. Further, the actual drills of the FlowFighting™ weekend allowed me to see my weaknesses in CST, giving me immediate feedback on why I need to address them. My fellow combatants were great, allowing me to learn from each training moment as variable intensity was applied.

Overall, I am blessed to have been able to attend this event with such high-quality participants and coaches.

[Chuck Kechter]

Don,

It was a pleasure to get to meet you, and train a little bit! If the couple of pich-up/slams I saw were any indication, you got the goods my friend!

Going out Sunday night was also great!

[Coach Tran]

Don,

Trust me when I say we within CST cardre who attended this seminar see alot of potential in you. Thanks for sharing your report. I loved working with you and hopefully in the future we will have a chance to break bread again. By the way, it was fun poking and cutting you with my knife. ;)

[Coach Flanagan]

If the couple of pich-up/slams I saw were any indication, you got the goods my friend!

you noticed that too, huh Chuck? Don's got some smooth takedowns.

[Cody Fielding]

Don, You did a GREAT job. You are a pleasure to work with and your rate of assimilation was excellent.

See you again soon,
C-

[dferguson]

Chuck,

Thank you for the words of encouragement. I’m really glad to have been able to witness your ground efficiency, giving me something to work towards. I feel very fortunate to have been able to hang out with you and the crew Sunday evening.

Coach Tran,

As someone that I see who is leading from the front, I appreciate your kind words. The energy you brought as a sparring partner was really fun, pushing this novice towards the next level of appropriate intensity. I look forward to healing from the knife bruises and training with you in the future.

Sean,

I’m glad that you were able to attend this seminar and get so much out of it. I enjoyed seeing how much energy you continued to bring to each drill. I look forward to working with you more extensively in the future, that is, after a bit of work with Coach Wilson.

Coach Fielding,

I had a lot of fun working with you and appreciate your encouragement. Your enthusiasm was infectious, no matter how tired I felt. I’m glad that I was able to be in your sparring group, in which Coach Wilson somehow ended up on his back…

[Coach Hurst]

Don, YOU ARE AWESOME! I was so impressed with your work at FF.
Slapping you in the face was fun just because you were smiling throughout the whole time! ;)

I can't wait to see you next time. You are gonnna be an animal!
Keep up the great work. :cool: :)

[Jarlo Ilano]

I agree with everybody here Don. Your great attitude and work ethic are going to take you very far!

I'll see you at the next seminar!

[Coach Simon]

Don,
I agree with all of the others...you were a great partner to practice with. I enjoyed working with you tremendously. I would be honored to work with you again soon, my friend.
Happy Training,

[Ryan Murdock]

Don,

It was a pleasure to work with you and to watch as you assimilated new skills at lightning speed. All of your hard work in prepping for the seminar was obvious. Truly well done.

I look forward to seeing you at the next one. :)

[kblifter]

Don,

It was a pleasure meeting you and an honor training with you. You did a fantastic job -- CST works. I look forward to the next time we can train together, it was a great deal of fun. You have a lot to be proud of. Keep up the great work.

[dferguson]

Coach Hurst,

Your encouragement and effieciency of movement are each qualities that I am slowly working towards. I'm glad that you could make it to this seminar.

Coach Ilano,

I value your insight from your unique experiences. It was fun to train along side of you as well as hang out with you, Ryan, and the rest of the crew Sunday evening.

Mitch,

Thank you for being such a great (and understanding) training partner and I look forward to working with you again, amigo.

Coach Murdock,

I really appreciate all of the hard work that must have gone into providing such a great learning experience. You were a lot of fun to work for.

Will,

Thank you also for the kind words and for regulating the intensity appropriately. It'll be fun to work with you again.