Picking up heavy stuff and getting hit a lot

[BigAl]

Originally Posted by jap man

Big Al,
where have you been, I was going to send someone over to Harvey's Dojo to see if you where OK???

Just a lot of work. I'm with the Pittsburgh Police in my field training right now, so I work bad hours at this particular time so I haven't done much Kyokushin-wise other than what I've done at home.

[BigAl]

Thursday I did absolutely nothing but some light stretching. It was nice. No Kyokushin that day, but next week it's on again.

Yesterday was strength training. Clean pulls, kettlebell floor presses, reverse hyperextensions, and (gasp!) calf raises. First time ever doing them in a machine, so it was kind of funny how I looked, as I like mine to be more explosive, like the floor drive for a clean or a snatch. Finished up by playing around with an Ab Wheel, a wrist roller, and some stretching while I waited for Kristi to finish her deadlift workout.

[Bloke]

Welcome back Big Al

[BigAl]

Originally Posted by Bloke

Welcome back Big Al

Thanks Bloke Good to be back.

[BigAl]

Got tapped to go back to Iraq for the second time, so won't be posting too regularly. I go home just in time for my wedding, then a few days later ship out to an Army base to train and await hitting the sandbox. Much of my training from now on will be only kihon and kata it seems, with the occasional cross-training and sparring whoever I find is interested. I plan on taking a lot of books and using what free time I have to train and learn as much as I possibly can, from them and my own experiences.

[vapor]

BigAl- Be safe.

We need you back here!!
Your new bride will too!

vapor

[seienchin]

Big -Al - ---keep your head down...and come home safely. And best wishes for your wedding.

[Bloke]

I want to echo what the others have said Big Al - come back safe - best of luck with the wedding - when is the big day?

[BigAl]

Thanks all The big day is the 24th of this month, so only 9 days away. I will try my best to post pictures. Unfortunately, she wouldn't let me get married in the gi

I should be much safer this time around as well, as since I have no official job training, I will most likely be an office go-fer at HQ. Not planning on any heroics, just want to do what I have to do and get back home to my family and friends.

Appreciate the good wishes!

[Bloke]

Well best wishes on the 24th and then do what you have to do to come back safe.

[BigAl]

Thanks Bloke, I sure plan to.