Very soon we are going to start the renovations to the kwoon. I always look forward to this part of the year. It not only makes the kwoon look neat and tidy but in some years the kwoon looked very different after we were finished!
Some of the best things about renovation week is the time spent with my training mates (sifu's included). Its an awesome day to have a ton of fun with each other and find out a little bit more about each other. This past year we had a blast and some grout founds it way on a bunch of us instead of the wall! Its all part of the fun and its a great way to get things done even if it take a little more scrubbing to get the extra grout off the tiles :)
The other part I really like is the ownership aspect. We all have left sweat and blood on the mats during our training. By committing like we do during training, leaves a sense of ownership and connection to the kwoon. By participating in the renovations the same deep connection is built. I know that when I see the men's shower stall that I had a hand in grouting those tiles with Mr. Smid and Sifu Ryback. I know when I look up at the ceiling that I put on the 200th coat of paint on it. Its that sense of ownership that is such a big part of my training and my connection to the kwoon.
I encourage all students to come out and lend a hand. It doesn't have to be days or hours, it can be minutes. Just come out and make your mark durring renovation week. I assure you that you won't regret it.
Mr. Repay
Student of Silent River Kung Fu
Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada
ian.repay@blogspot.com
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