Tuesday 15 October 2013

October 13-14, 2013

100 p/u
100 s/u
5 stick form
5 sais form
Walked 2 km
Not much for training the last couple days but had a great visit with my in laws and managed to see my oldest daughter. I'm so proud of her and how far she has come, just when you thought they weren't listening. Looking forward to San Shou class tonight. A happy thanksgiving to all is in order as well.

Saturday 12 October 2013

October 12, 2013

50 p/u
Spent part of the day driving and now visiting with my in laws today. Not much training happening today but tomorrows another day.

Held the door for a person, brought my father in law some habeneros I grew, and was courteous to several on the highway.

Friday 11 October 2013

October 10-11, 2013

200 p/u
200 s/u
14 weapon form
40 side heel f/ chambered position

Held the door for 2 people, gave a co-worker a sandwich,  complimented the crew for doing a lift and setting a structure like proffessionals.

I've managed to put in more time at the kwoon lately and  I'm getting closer to a weekly routine and, in the very slow process of stabalizing some what of a structure. If this pans out I can keep training at a maintenace level and start to create short term goals. Goals to enhance isolated areas in my Kung Fu that need work with the intention to reach a balance. Easy to plan, but requires work and as said in class, prioritization and commitment. Working on it that's for sure. This also is part of the quest for balance and it takes time. I'll use whatever I can find and when I run out I'll go look for some.

Just wanted to say a thank you to Sifu Beckett for her advice with a transition I am fighting with. I am applying Sifu's advice and changing some things that are causing instability during transitions and interupting flow and completion of technique. Al ready starting to slowly correct after a few reps.

Wednesday 9 October 2013

October 9, 2013

300 p/u
150 s/u
150 reps of different ab exercises
60 inside cresent
20 side heel
1 rep of 18 temple motions
1 rep of long 1&2

Wasn't nice today, but I did use my manners every time. It's kind of funny the looks you get from people when you use manners all the time. I don't get it.

Managed to get in all three classes tonight. I am totally pumped about the way things have been going lately and the feeling you get when you can review, sweat, and get a good humbling to keep you in check. I also like the reminder of the expectations and responsibilities that come with your belt level. At the drop of a hat a Sifu may ask you to help with the class and teach or review any technique. As a Sihing you should know the curriculum. Well I was caught off guard tonight when I was asked to review some techniques with the yellow belts and at first I didn't remember. Fortunately another Sihing was there to help me shake out the cobwebs and set me on track. Thanks Sihing. But this lesson was not taken as "oh man I suck !", instead it was motivating to get better and add in some time to review each belt level and have a question ready for each class. Take the blow and correct it; move on.

Lastly thank you  to Sifu Playter for helping me tonight and giving his time to help me with my stick form.

Tuesday 8 October 2013

October 8, 2013

150 p/u
150 s/u
5 weapon form
40 round house
40 side heel
40 inside crescent
4 rounds of sparring

Held the door for one person, complimented a stranger, and bought the person behind me in the line up a coffee.

Attended my second san shou class tonight and I can't say or recommend enough of the tremendous benefit the class is to not only yourself on a fitness level, but the huge benefit it is to your mental training. It is the jack of all trades to a training tool. If you are not attending or considering this class you are throwing away a huge opportunity and an accelerated benefit to your journey as a martial artist. I know I regret not joining sooner, but I'm here now and plan to stay.

It was really cool to see Mr. Repay back in action and picking up where he left off. Welcome back Mr. Repay!

Monday 7 October 2013

October 3-7, 2013

500 p/u
300 s/u
100 cantilever s/u
100 leg raises
100 thrust kicks
100 roundhouse kicks
20 weapon form
10 stick form
5 reps long 1&2
10 reps of 18 temple motions

I didn't really get in the training I wanted to the last while. I was fighting a cold last thursday and then my parents came to visit for the weekend. I really enjoy seeing them  and give them my undivided attention since I don't really see them that often. Starting to finally beat this cold so back to the kwoon tomorrow night for san shou and making the time to attend every class I can. The tournament is just around the corner and I want to be ready. Not sure about the form I am going to do since I still haven't gone all the way through it yet but I won't give up anytime soon.

Wednesday 2 October 2013

October 2, 2013

150 p/u
150 s/u
3 sais form
30 side heel
20 spinning back kick

Ran to the store for a friend, held the door for someone, and said thanks to someone that did the same for me.

Went over some white belt combinations tonight. I also worked on some pieces of my weapon form tonight. I am in a bit of a jam trying to make two techniques flow into each other. This particular area is a difficult transition that is requiring some work in order to make the form work. Oh well I shall remain relentless and take Sifu Playter's advice. Sifu said if there is a part of a form that is that is difficult and you want to scrap it, don't. Stay with the challenge and accomplish the technique.

I finally went to a san shou class last night and it was awesome. It is hard to describe the feeling actually, but it was good. There was only three of us but we had a blast. I regret not being able to get to this class sooner. But that was then and this an opportunity that came up and I took it. Only from one class and talking to another student about what goes on, I'm hooked. I am surprised to see more people are not taking advantage of the knowledge and conditioning this class has to offer. I know it was only one class but I can plainly see that this opportunity would advance your skills and conditioning on all bases. Not to mention the fun of a whole class that is based on highly skilled techniques and conditioning to skyrocket your sparring ability's. I also think that it would keep you motivated and installs the true meaning of discipline and respect.  Maybe the lack of attendance is intimidation perhaps. If you think about it, there is nothing to be concerned about. There are highly skilled Black Belts teaching that class and watching over the students. Or maybe it's the meaning of Kung Fu that raises second thoughts. Hard Work. What ever the reason if you can, come by and watch a class. If you want to advance your Kung Fu, JOIN THIS CLASS.

Tuesday 1 October 2013

October 1, 2013

50 p/u
50 s/u
80 roundhouse
80 side heel
Didn't really see anybody today to be nice to. In honesty, I really didn't  look that hard either. When you wake up pissed off and annoyed with your own kind, you should just stay in bed. It's just better.