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.