May & June. Schools are out for the summer, flowers are in bloom, and many are planning vacation and other activities. If we're not careful then all the interest in spending time away form school, summer events, vacations, trips, and just hanging around can overwhelm our training schedule. We always advise our deshi to pull out the calendar and make some time for training at the dojo before Labor Day shows up and we have done nothing to advance in our Budo. Even if you reduce the total time spent training, spend just a little so-as to keep your foot in and stay at least a little active. See you on the mat.