Martial Arts

02 Jun 2007 0836H

Little things in stances mean a lot

Stepped back into the gwoon first time in 18 months to pursue, after all, the whole reason why I changed jobs: to start taking care of myself better. A little weird to be driving towards Rockford on a Friday afternoon instead of away from it. Kick, punch, block combos. Worked form. As expected, having done [...]

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21 Mar 2007 1800H

Notes on performing forms

There are many aspects to learning forms.
When you learn a form, it is like memorizing the lines of a poem or notes of a song.
You learn it maybe several words or notes, maybe one sentence or a phrase at a time.
When you have memorized the words and notes, now you have to [...]

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13 Mar 2007 2159H

Relearning forms

from memory after a year plus of no practicing is a beeyotch. Trying to get back into shape after a year plus off of no activity is even worse, been trying to follow last year’s 1500 cal plan my doctor prescribed, actually tracking what I eat every day, and for some odd reason, possibly due [...]

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24 Feb 2007 2015H

Starting training again

I feel undisciplined lately and I’m unhappy with the picture I have for my profile pic at work. And Spring is almost here. It’s time to whip the mind and body into shape! Therefore, this is going to be my first martial arts entry on this blog ever. At some point soon, I realize, I’m [...]

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