” O Connell Sensei, this art is most definitely something on a whole new level for me! I have had interaction with dozens of different systems but all were very up front and in your face understandable. What you and Williams Sensei are teaching is fascinating, so much depth is hidden in plain sight! I feel like a kid again, literally knowing nothing! At 51 years of age its a very exciting feeling for me, a whole new adventure! Thank you for putting up with all my beginner questions, alot of teachers would already have become annoyed with me… lol”

Michael

Keiko in the Pines is one of the better weekends I have seen for the Ryu.  Thanks for all the time and effort you and Jim put in to make it successful.

Rachel

My assessment of the seminar is a positive one. The reason is that I learned a lot of useful technics that I try to do in my home practice. I also liked the mood of people there, they were very helpful and kind. Especially Jim O sensei he was was awesome 

Manny

I am so tired and a little sore but today was great! I learned so much. Can’t wait to train again. Also glad to meet everyone from out of town that came!

EJ