4/26/07 -
Yesterday was a milestone of a day! The curriculum for our test finally came together and I haven't felt so good with my technique since before my 5th dan test! Now it is just putting it all together and refining. I am planning on meeting with Maste Bleil once a week to practice our partner work, and I begin working on my thesis last night.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
4/24/07 -
I can really see things starting to come together in my form practice today, and I have begun to concentrate more my breaking starting today. It should be a pretty fun routine! I have listed some of the books that have influenced my life, especially my martial art life, and I the one that comes back to me every day is Stephen Covey's book about highly successful people. I truly find the benefit of reminding myself of these habits daily. I have used a Franklin/Covey Planner for years and have used it to keep me focused and on track.
Being a student who was labeled "hyperactive" as a child I had to find ways to keep focus. Martial arts and the Covey system are the two that have benefited me most. I think that ability to prioritize and organize your time is one of the most valuable skills you can give your children and I now require reading "The Seven Habits Book" for all those testing for black belt.
Training for any endeavor will all come back to keeping to basic good habits and getting rid of bad habits. If you can focus on the basics, and I am not just talking kicks and punches, but eating well, getting sleep, balanced exercise, giving attention to relationships, etc... you will be 90% there!
I can really see things starting to come together in my form practice today, and I have begun to concentrate more my breaking starting today. It should be a pretty fun routine! I have listed some of the books that have influenced my life, especially my martial art life, and I the one that comes back to me every day is Stephen Covey's book about highly successful people. I truly find the benefit of reminding myself of these habits daily. I have used a Franklin/Covey Planner for years and have used it to keep me focused and on track.
Being a student who was labeled "hyperactive" as a child I had to find ways to keep focus. Martial arts and the Covey system are the two that have benefited me most. I think that ability to prioritize and organize your time is one of the most valuable skills you can give your children and I now require reading "The Seven Habits Book" for all those testing for black belt.
Training for any endeavor will all come back to keeping to basic good habits and getting rid of bad habits. If you can focus on the basics, and I am not just talking kicks and punches, but eating well, getting sleep, balanced exercise, giving attention to relationships, etc... you will be 90% there!
Sunday, April 22, 2007
4/22/07 -
Today is exactly 3 months until the big 6th dan test. I started this blog to allow others, especially student s to see my reflections on this journey. Here is an update at the three month mark:
1. I have learned 80% of my requirement ( I still need to finish working on cane routine and self defense)
2. My hip is getting stronger and more flexible, but it is a slippery balance between improvement and pain still.
3. I spent a big part of Spring Camp, working with Master Bleil on our requirements.
4. In the past week I have increased my practice of my martial arts and intensity of strength, flexibility, and cardio training.
5. I have begun the process of decreasing caffeine, sugar, and other toxins in my diet.
My "gratefullness of the week" is of my Mom. The older I get the more I appreciate that my Mom was able to raise me to to respect an appreciate differences in race and gender. I especially learned through her example the challenges of woman raising children and working. I see the roles of men and woman coming closer and closer as more men tak-up nurting and raising children and more woman enter the work force ful-tim with children. These changes certainly challenge our theme of the year of "harmony and unity."
Look for more thoughts tomorrow and thanks for following!
Today is exactly 3 months until the big 6th dan test. I started this blog to allow others, especially student s to see my reflections on this journey. Here is an update at the three month mark:
1. I have learned 80% of my requirement ( I still need to finish working on cane routine and self defense)
2. My hip is getting stronger and more flexible, but it is a slippery balance between improvement and pain still.
3. I spent a big part of Spring Camp, working with Master Bleil on our requirements.
4. In the past week I have increased my practice of my martial arts and intensity of strength, flexibility, and cardio training.
5. I have begun the process of decreasing caffeine, sugar, and other toxins in my diet.
My "gratefullness of the week" is of my Mom. The older I get the more I appreciate that my Mom was able to raise me to to respect an appreciate differences in race and gender. I especially learned through her example the challenges of woman raising children and working. I see the roles of men and woman coming closer and closer as more men tak-up nurting and raising children and more woman enter the work force ful-tim with children. These changes certainly challenge our theme of the year of "harmony and unity."
Look for more thoughts tomorrow and thanks for following!
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