400 p/u
400 s/u
50 squat thrusts
10 reps of my weapon form
I phoned an old friend to see how he was doing, took my wife for supper, held the door for 4 people, surprised a co worker with lunch, and picked up a bunch of garbage at the local park.
Monday 22 July 2013
Thursday 18 July 2013
July 15-18, 2013
300 p/u
150 s/u
100 leg raises
3 plank 6 mins. total
50 spinning back kick
50 thrust
50 roundhouse
5 km ran
6 weapon forms
I finally got up at 4:50 am in the morning to run to no where and back before work. I have never really been fond of running. The only time I really ran was when I absolutely had to. It usually involved animals, bullies and the occasional badge. So as much as I hate to run, I actually enjoyed it. I ran with my wife and we had a moment to talk and actually have some conversation. Instead the quick fly by and out the door. Its really nice in the morning and you can really appreciate the quiet before the madness begins. It wasn't all great at first though, its started with a bad attitude. I thought to myself, " Who the heck in their right mind gets up way too early to run 5 mins out of the bed? Crazy people that's who." But once I stared to get going and wake up a bit, it wasn't so bad. I was starting the day with an accomplishment and that was a really good feeling, for the most part. So this is something I am going to try to do more often. My wife is a runner so you couldn't ask for a better running partner, I get training and some time together, so that's cool.
I held the door for 6 people, yielded to three cars, mowed my neighbors lawn and picked up a bunch of garbage off the street that someone jack ass threw out of his car
150 s/u
100 leg raises
3 plank 6 mins. total
50 spinning back kick
50 thrust
50 roundhouse
5 km ran
6 weapon forms
I finally got up at 4:50 am in the morning to run to no where and back before work. I have never really been fond of running. The only time I really ran was when I absolutely had to. It usually involved animals, bullies and the occasional badge. So as much as I hate to run, I actually enjoyed it. I ran with my wife and we had a moment to talk and actually have some conversation. Instead the quick fly by and out the door. Its really nice in the morning and you can really appreciate the quiet before the madness begins. It wasn't all great at first though, its started with a bad attitude. I thought to myself, " Who the heck in their right mind gets up way too early to run 5 mins out of the bed? Crazy people that's who." But once I stared to get going and wake up a bit, it wasn't so bad. I was starting the day with an accomplishment and that was a really good feeling, for the most part. So this is something I am going to try to do more often. My wife is a runner so you couldn't ask for a better running partner, I get training and some time together, so that's cool.
I held the door for 6 people, yielded to three cars, mowed my neighbors lawn and picked up a bunch of garbage off the street that someone jack ass threw out of his car
Sunday 14 July 2013
July 11,12,13,14, 2013
p/u 600
s/u 400
leg lifts 100
scissors 100
held plank for a total of 6 mins over three days
5 dah mu sihn
5 long
5 18 temple motions
5 hung 1 & 2
5 kempo
50 squat thrusts
5 mins of horse stance time over 3 days
Over the course of the last 4 days my training has been sporadic and hard to get motivated. I can honestly say I am exhausted. Just trying to think has been a chore, let alone if I sit down for more than 2 minutes without something to occupy my thoughts and that's it I start to doze off. This week alone I have put in 78 hours of work and still trying to be mindful of everything that I am trying to accomplish. Throw in everything else that comes along, and wow this is just too much. Trying to keep up with things and get enough rest has been very difficult. It just seems there is never enough time in the day. I think the biggest issue is lack of rest and not eating properly throughout the day. That and I simply work way too much. Although this is part of my own mastery, this is a year of extreme challenges on everything. It is what it is though and that's it, carry on to be the best we can.
I held the door for 6 people, mowed my neighbors lawn, carried an elderly woman's grocery's, and changed a tire for a lady that was stuck on the side of the road.
I would like to thank Sifu Bryant for his advice on stance transitions. It has helped a lot in a difficult area in my weapon form. I would also like to recognize advice from Sifu M. Playter on the use of ankle weights when trying to improve on my kicks. The advice shared was they are a great tool provided your form is correct. If you build your muscles up executing kicks with incorrect form it is going to take twice as long to repair your problems because now the muscles you shouldn't be using are now stronger than the ones you should. Sifu Lindstrom also pointed out a very good observation about squat thrusts. I have a habit of starting with the end. I start by jumping in the air then doing the rest. Sifu made a very good point that this is a waste of energy, not only that but kind of a wasted trip. I found by going down first and then kicking the legs out and back I am getting a far better launch, which means more height. More height means a portion of my weapon form will be greatly improved. That and the squat thrust seems to flow better and your energy seems to be consumed much more efficiently instead of burning it up from a standing point. The reason I am adding recognition to my daily blog is because a while back I said I was going to write down advice I received from others at the kwoon. Well I thought maybe it would be of help to others if I shared what was given to me from others. Complete the circle I guess. See you at the kwoon.
s/u 400
leg lifts 100
scissors 100
held plank for a total of 6 mins over three days
5 dah mu sihn
5 long
5 18 temple motions
5 hung 1 & 2
5 kempo
50 squat thrusts
5 mins of horse stance time over 3 days
Over the course of the last 4 days my training has been sporadic and hard to get motivated. I can honestly say I am exhausted. Just trying to think has been a chore, let alone if I sit down for more than 2 minutes without something to occupy my thoughts and that's it I start to doze off. This week alone I have put in 78 hours of work and still trying to be mindful of everything that I am trying to accomplish. Throw in everything else that comes along, and wow this is just too much. Trying to keep up with things and get enough rest has been very difficult. It just seems there is never enough time in the day. I think the biggest issue is lack of rest and not eating properly throughout the day. That and I simply work way too much. Although this is part of my own mastery, this is a year of extreme challenges on everything. It is what it is though and that's it, carry on to be the best we can.
I held the door for 6 people, mowed my neighbors lawn, carried an elderly woman's grocery's, and changed a tire for a lady that was stuck on the side of the road.
I would like to thank Sifu Bryant for his advice on stance transitions. It has helped a lot in a difficult area in my weapon form. I would also like to recognize advice from Sifu M. Playter on the use of ankle weights when trying to improve on my kicks. The advice shared was they are a great tool provided your form is correct. If you build your muscles up executing kicks with incorrect form it is going to take twice as long to repair your problems because now the muscles you shouldn't be using are now stronger than the ones you should. Sifu Lindstrom also pointed out a very good observation about squat thrusts. I have a habit of starting with the end. I start by jumping in the air then doing the rest. Sifu made a very good point that this is a waste of energy, not only that but kind of a wasted trip. I found by going down first and then kicking the legs out and back I am getting a far better launch, which means more height. More height means a portion of my weapon form will be greatly improved. That and the squat thrust seems to flow better and your energy seems to be consumed much more efficiently instead of burning it up from a standing point. The reason I am adding recognition to my daily blog is because a while back I said I was going to write down advice I received from others at the kwoon. Well I thought maybe it would be of help to others if I shared what was given to me from others. Complete the circle I guess. See you at the kwoon.
Wednesday 10 July 2013
July 9,10, 2013
200 p/u
200 s/u
5 weapon forms
50 snap kicks
50 spinning back kicks
My spinning back kick needs a whole pile of work. Timing, balance, flexibility issues, and accuracy are all in need of a major rebuild. I think I really need to concentrate on this one. Worked on stances and different techniques of the form to smooth out the rough edges.
Held the door for 1 person. Let some people turn left in front of me so many coming in the opposite lane could carry on. took my wife out for dinner.
200 s/u
5 weapon forms
50 snap kicks
50 spinning back kicks
My spinning back kick needs a whole pile of work. Timing, balance, flexibility issues, and accuracy are all in need of a major rebuild. I think I really need to concentrate on this one. Worked on stances and different techniques of the form to smooth out the rough edges.
Held the door for 1 person. Let some people turn left in front of me so many coming in the opposite lane could carry on. took my wife out for dinner.
Monday 8 July 2013
July 7,8, 2013
150 push ups
150 sit ups
18 km biked
40 thrust kicks
Worked on the heavy bag tonight analyzing my punches. I was working on trying to time my six harmonies, well three of the six anyway. I have the tendency to use my shoulders more than incorporate my center and a ground back leg. I am trying to work on feeling the power coming from the ground and throughout the body to the contact point. I am also trying to work on the timing with the rotation of the fist at the end of the snap coming from the hip.
An observation I found tonight was leaving some of my joints vulnerable to damage should a strike occur. One that was not only involved in blocks, but also a strike. My elbows. Considering 7lbs could put your arm out of commission for anything, I found my arms completely straight on punches and blocks. Not good. Something to work on and break this bad habit quick.
I lent a vehicle to a friend that needs help to move some items. Complimented all the fellas at work on the job they are doing. Held a door for 2 people. Picked up scattered garbage in the alley.
150 sit ups
18 km biked
40 thrust kicks
Worked on the heavy bag tonight analyzing my punches. I was working on trying to time my six harmonies, well three of the six anyway. I have the tendency to use my shoulders more than incorporate my center and a ground back leg. I am trying to work on feeling the power coming from the ground and throughout the body to the contact point. I am also trying to work on the timing with the rotation of the fist at the end of the snap coming from the hip.
An observation I found tonight was leaving some of my joints vulnerable to damage should a strike occur. One that was not only involved in blocks, but also a strike. My elbows. Considering 7lbs could put your arm out of commission for anything, I found my arms completely straight on punches and blocks. Not good. Something to work on and break this bad habit quick.
I lent a vehicle to a friend that needs help to move some items. Complimented all the fellas at work on the job they are doing. Held a door for 2 people. Picked up scattered garbage in the alley.
Saturday 6 July 2013
July 5,6, 2013
250 push ups
250 sit ups
5 km walked
50 thrust kicks
50 round house kicks
5 weapon form
I worked on sections of my weapon form on Friday nights practice. I am trying to smooth out and repair those little things that are feeling awkward in the form. I am mostly working on the stances and transitions in order to ground stability and smooth out the flow.
Today I didn't really get a whole lot done except push ups and sit ups. There is always something to catch up on and it seems never enough time. That and I'm tired but I see the end coming closer to the project, which means the long days will be over soon and my weekends will be open. My intention is to use as many opportunities as I can to go to open training and get back to going to all three classes on Mondays and Wednesdays along with finally getting to a san shou class. This one I am very excited about going to.
I mowed my neighbors lawn, held the door for 2 people, and picked up garbage in the local play ground on the way to get my little one for supper.
250 sit ups
5 km walked
50 thrust kicks
50 round house kicks
5 weapon form
I worked on sections of my weapon form on Friday nights practice. I am trying to smooth out and repair those little things that are feeling awkward in the form. I am mostly working on the stances and transitions in order to ground stability and smooth out the flow.
Today I didn't really get a whole lot done except push ups and sit ups. There is always something to catch up on and it seems never enough time. That and I'm tired but I see the end coming closer to the project, which means the long days will be over soon and my weekends will be open. My intention is to use as many opportunities as I can to go to open training and get back to going to all three classes on Mondays and Wednesdays along with finally getting to a san shou class. This one I am very excited about going to.
I mowed my neighbors lawn, held the door for 2 people, and picked up garbage in the local play ground on the way to get my little one for supper.
Thursday 4 July 2013
The Live Effect
I finally watched the demo video tonight. I have been staying away from this for a few reasons. Of course the main reason is I don't like to see my self on video or pictures when it comes to Kung Fu. Not because I don't like to actually look at myself and see what I'm doing. Nor am I against its huge contribution to better yourself and fix your problems by actually seeing the mistakes you feel when you can't see yourself. If that makes any sense at all. The problem is I go to extreme criticism on myself and never seem to be satisfied with what I see. The first thing I seen right away was not breaking the first board. Man, how could I possibly have missed that one. But as I watched I seen the board go up instead of recoiling back and snapping effortlessly. Which tells me the board was too high and I was too far away. I see my leg is almost fully extended at the contact point instead of completing the kick through the board. Watching my sais form was not a good feeling at all. I practiced my form many times before the demo and did that ankle hook and release spin over a 100 times and seldom missed. I haven't felt good about dropping my weapon at all. All my stances were cut short and incomplete, especially the changing of the open x's 180 degrees. When I went from the right lead to the left, instead of a left lead open x I came up into almost a bow stance and then the rest just kind of fell apart from there. There is just something about a live demo that seems to make me go way too fast and not complete parts of the form. Similar things happened at the Chinese new year. Incomplete stances and techniques. Then I feel like I let everyone down and put a blemish on all they're hard work. Just a perspective anyways, I'm sure we all feel that way at one time or another. I don't really feel overly nervous but perhaps that must be the case. Something else to work on I guess. That and continue to work on my form and get in more reps until I can do it in my sleep. Well enough about that, I could go on but I'll keep that to myself.
On a happier note, tonight Eva and I biked 7 km and once we arrived home we did push ups and hsieh chein together. I really enjoy getting out and biking down the trails and listening to my little one talk non stop the whole time telling me what's what and following it up with a thousand questions. I wouldn't trade it for the world. See you at the kwoon.
On a happier note, tonight Eva and I biked 7 km and once we arrived home we did push ups and hsieh chein together. I really enjoy getting out and biking down the trails and listening to my little one talk non stop the whole time telling me what's what and following it up with a thousand questions. I wouldn't trade it for the world. See you at the kwoon.
Wednesday 3 July 2013
July 3, 2013
100 push ups
100 sit ups
50 outside cresent kicks
Another late one at work tonight. I am really looking forward to the end of the project. Managed to get in some Kung Fu tonight, not much but something at least. I got an extra boost of energy when my wife surprised me with the new Black Sabbath disc, and it is awesome. It's like they never took a 30 year plus break. So, although beat like a dog, went to my garage and shook the pillars of the earth with my own rock concert and pumped out some reps and kicks to say good bye to today, loudly!
100 sit ups
50 outside cresent kicks
Another late one at work tonight. I am really looking forward to the end of the project. Managed to get in some Kung Fu tonight, not much but something at least. I got an extra boost of energy when my wife surprised me with the new Black Sabbath disc, and it is awesome. It's like they never took a 30 year plus break. So, although beat like a dog, went to my garage and shook the pillars of the earth with my own rock concert and pumped out some reps and kicks to say good bye to today, loudly!
Tuesday 2 July 2013
July 1, 2, 2013
Biked 5km
150 push ups
150 sit ups
50 spinning back kicks
50 inside cresents
50 reverse round house
10 Long 1 and 2 reps
I can honestly say I didn't do a whole lot of training on Canada day. I participated in the parade as the back of the lion and had a lot of fun. I completely understand what Sifu Brinker means about keeping the lion moving is like herding cats. Its so hard not to want to harass every kid and dog on the block. ( Not that I was the head but I could see enough) The high light of the day though was being in the demo. I felt very proud to stand beside all my teammates and even more proud and an honour if you will to represent our school. Sifu Wetter really nailed it. Good on him and good on everyone. It was also great to see other students and teachers from Silent River show up for support, it just displays the solidarity of the kwoon. I biked 5km and then later at night Eva and I shot off a whole big box of fireworks in the alley/back yard. Way too much fun.
150 push ups
150 sit ups
50 spinning back kicks
50 inside cresents
50 reverse round house
10 Long 1 and 2 reps
I can honestly say I didn't do a whole lot of training on Canada day. I participated in the parade as the back of the lion and had a lot of fun. I completely understand what Sifu Brinker means about keeping the lion moving is like herding cats. Its so hard not to want to harass every kid and dog on the block. ( Not that I was the head but I could see enough) The high light of the day though was being in the demo. I felt very proud to stand beside all my teammates and even more proud and an honour if you will to represent our school. Sifu Wetter really nailed it. Good on him and good on everyone. It was also great to see other students and teachers from Silent River show up for support, it just displays the solidarity of the kwoon. I biked 5km and then later at night Eva and I shot off a whole big box of fireworks in the alley/back yard. Way too much fun.
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