Martial arts has always been an important part of my life...in theory.  In fact, the only thing more challenging that martial arts study, is trying to maintain some sort of coherent study while moving 11 times in 10 years (assuming you count temporary moves).  Apart from some periods of exceptionally poor health, I've always studied something, but the something has changed many times based on local availability.  Due to the irregularity of my study, and probably at least somewhat owing to my irrational hang-ups about sparring, my martial arts background is about a mile wide and a half-inch deep.

Well, it looks like moving is in my family's future again. As a former military spouse, I have some experience at this. Moving can be a pain. Moving with children can make one feel like one part Sherpa, one part zoo-keeper, and two parts air traffic controller. There are a few things I could not survive any move without: a Sanford King Size permanent marker, plenty of packing tape in a good, handled dispenser, and most importantly, my moving book.