This coming weekend we have Rigan Machado doing a seminar at our Academy. Not only will he be addressing my favorite topic (gi manipulations), but he will also be promoting over 50 students. Being an instructor, I was told who is getting promoted. I'm not sure if I should train this week because I'm not sure I'll be able to keep it secret. We have our entire youth program receiving at least one stripe each, as well as 2 new orange belts and a green belt promotion. Our adults will have stripes and at least 2 new blue belts and possibly a purple belt. I'm terrible at keeping secrets! >.<