I was chilling at the dojang yesterday, working on techniques with Olivia and she mentioned that sometimes it's really hard to get good time doing the techniques because while a class is running (which is pretty much non-stop) the only place to practice is in the section of the dojang that has hard wood floors. Not exactly your best friend when being thrown over someone's shoulder. So, we started talking about ways to find more time to use the mat and she mentioned that they have HRD classes at noon on Tuesdays where they do mostly techniques.... *fingers steepled* Eeeexxxxxcellent.

So, new ideas pop into my pretty little head...

Currently, I go after work on Tuesdays and Thursdays to the West LA dojang and work out on my own (and try to get some technique work with Olivia, but she's often pulled away to handle administration of the dojang). I'm going to try attending the noon classes during my lunch hour, shower there, and finish up my day at work! I won't need to drive home at 6:30 in bad traffic (I'll be able to drive home around 5) and I'll be able to fully practice techniques with throws and such. WOO!!!

Keep your fingers crossed.