First DB Gathering

Hello all.

I participated in my first Dog Brothers Open Gathering last Sunday. It was a lot of fun and I think I represented my art quite well. I had 4 fights. 1 knife 2 single stick and one stick and knife. I learned a lot from each fight and everyone I had the chance to fight with definitely fought well. I did not sustain any serious injuries and for that I am grateful. I also enjoyed the atmosphere quite a bit. No ego or trash talking. Just people matching up and fighting each other. When your fight was over there were no hands raised or trophies awarded. You simply went to the sidelines and waited to fight again while watched the other fights. It was a very fun and worthwhile experience. Everyone displayed proper control when necessary (IE helmet off and one guy has a stick). I am thankful to Marc Denny and the Dog Brothers who help put on this open gathering. I would encourage anyone who plays stick/blade to go and participate. It is a very worthwhile learning experience and just a good time in general.

-BZ