So the last month or so had been rough on me.

I thought I had maybe permanently injured my elbow but with time to heal and lots of glucosamine its back to normal.

Then I also hyper-extended/jammed my left pinky finger.

That sucked. I couldn't weight train or do alot of things. Thats all better now too.

This helped me to re-evaluate my workouts.

Now they are alot shorter in length but with alot more intensity.
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MilkManX

Enshin Kyu test.



So yesterday was the day.

I was a bundle of nerves all day. Thinking about my techniques and strategies for kumite.

Work was long since I was waiting for the evening to go to the Dojo. I arrive and we have more guys than usual since we will be closed Saturday so some came to train last night.

I knew what that meant! More sparring partners!

I warm up and do my dynamic stretches as I always...

MilkManX

So I have been working on my Uchiro Geri and Uchiro Mawashi Geri. This morning in between Speed bag rounds I would practice front kick,roundhouse and then Back kick or spinning back kick. Today it felt as if my body finally understood what I was telling it!

I actually did the combination and didnt feel off balance or awkward. That felt great! I love when movements start to feel natural!

MilkManX

So I have the first 2 Kata's in Enshin commited.

They are Shiro Obi no Kata and Aoi Obi no Kata.

I just have to refine them a bit. My mornings are being spent with my normal workouts and then working on these kata!

4 classes till test day!

MilkManX

I am getting ready for my first Ranking test in Enshin. It should be August 30th.

I have to memorize 2 of the Katas(Shiro,Aoi no Kata)and I am sure all of my basics. I am sure I will do fine but I cant help but be nervous! I have to work extra hard the rest of this month to make sure I pass the muster!

MilkManX