I ran a CK-FMS specialized workshop in Tokyo. Probably first of this kind in east Asia.
I should post some pictures, however brought my tripod and forgot the camera.
Screening went well, as all students scored higher than my first ever score in Minnesota.
It is always great doing workshops. After a long busy preparation and workshop, it is rewarding to see their smiles. Sense of humor is in tact for every workshop. This one's no exception.
Fart and Minnesota, my thoughts.
June 2008, some group of us were at Aaron and Fawn's place. Rif called a single cab to get us to hotel. There were six of us. We squeezed in and I threatened Katie that I may fart.
Testimonial from Lauren Brooks, author of DVD "The Ultimate Body Sculpt and Conditioning with Kettlebells" on comment section,
http://swingsnatch.blogspot.com/2008/07/rkc-level-2.htmlEverybody laughed.
May 2009, a single day of CK-FMS ended that day. We were on elevator, no one was talking. Lulin Tsai said "This is an awkward moment". I decided to have someone fill in the air.
I looked to my right and said "George, this is a perfect moment for fart jokes". Everbody laughed.
Fart jokes work in elevator and vehicle. Never in open area. Irontamer tried that when we were walking at a department store in Tokyo and didn't work.
Why fart jokes are successful:
1. Simply it is funny.
2. People fear and do nervous laughs.
3. People simply laughs because everyone's laughing from reason 1 and 2.
There are more reasons to laugh than standard jokes and everyone can hear it. That's what this makes successful. Don't do this in Japan.
Two other significant Minnesota elevator incidents I saw or experienced.
After day two of my original RKC, a guy who was covered with sweat and dirt almost got into an elevator where a lady with beautiful evening dress rode. He gave her mercy.
After day one of CK-FMS at the elevator. Darrell Banning said to me "Are you going to relax rest of the evening".
I said
"No, I'm going to a kettlebell class." Everybody laughed and I said "I'm serious!!".
Why would I miss Fawn's class?
On a note, Whenever I go to Fawn and Aaron's house, I feel like I'd be visiting them next week even I know I won't be seeing them for a year. It's that natural.
Fawn once said "make yourself at home". This is one place I literally make myself at home.