Nidan Melbourne

@sensei8 I have severe Sleep Apnea, and use a CPAP along with my sleep specialist having set it up properly for me with a review every few months. I don't have insurance, and the study cost me $200 which was overnight at their site. then a $50 Rental Fee of the Unit for the week following results of the test and consult with the Specialist. Who sent the data to CPAP Victoria who specialises in selling the machines, fitting of masks and can work on the machines. So this was my breakdown for testing, machine and consultations. - Consults w/ Sleep Specialist $200 (discounted rate with Low Income Health Care Card) x2 (Initial + follow up) - Sleep Study: overnight at clinic $0 Fully Subsidised - Machine Rental (Trial) $50 (for 7 Days) - Machine Purchase $980 (tax included) So all up $1480 It sucks to hear about how Insurance has been inhibiting such an important thing to get up and running properly. Along with I find it interesting how your cardiologist is one operating the studies for sleep when one is usually a Somnologist is the one to do it. Not sure if you have the chance; I believe there are CPAP Stores in your area that should be able to assist. Sometimes going direct to suppliers if they do their job right is often better than what you might experience. And generally pay a whole lot less.

First off, welcome to Karate Forums! Glad that you're here. Your not alone in what you found. Because any Martial Art to a degree not only has the physical aspect to it but also an artistic flair to it. Which often takes form of what you described. I'm a Goju Practitioner, and over the years the way I've seen it has evolved. From Physical to Spiritual to Artistic to now a combination of the Three, which has shown me a lot around my life.

Re-Reading Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. I love the Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing/Iron Flame/Onyx Storm are the titles in the series so far). Shame I'm missing a book written by @sensei8 because he hasn't done one yet but should! However I am trying to save up to purchase the Biography of Tino Ceberano.

for some people; their body does what it needs in that time. Sometimes recovery and adaptation is shorter in some people in comparison to others where they may need more than 8 odd hours sleep per night. I know when I have a heavy work week; I need at least 10 hours. on light a lot less. the last time I had 4 hrs sleep, I was the same where I felt off.

Unreasonable? God No Pig Headed? Never Despondent? No! Senile maybe? hahahaha you know I love you like a brother Call You? Call Me Maybe? Have you thought about writing a book? Like about your Journey in the MA world, from where you were to where you are now. How it impacted your life? And where you would have been if you weren't a Martial Artist and Instructor?

Multiple innappropriate words of support here from me about you always being at home here at KF! Not only are you a member of staff, but your family to all of us here. Let me put it this way; despite your health issues, you can roll into the dojo and teach in a different way or support the staff you have and the students from wherever. Unlike me; I'm dealing with some serious legal matters where I have had to step away from what I love doing to deal with that. and my future doing what I love hangs in the balance until I get a resolution.

6 - 7 hours on average. depending on the time of year, I find that I operate better on a little less or a little more. But varies greatly on the time of year. Like this time of year, sun is going down a little bit earlier and I am finding that I am tired more often. So I'm getting on average 8-9 sometimes closer to 10 hours if needed.

Haven't heard that song before. But i've done "Through the Fire and Flames" by Dragonforce with Suparinpei. OMG I was dead

So to add onto what I said and what @crash contributed. I spoke to a few friends who have mentors in the MA Community here. The instructors are all 80+ yrs old, and are 7/8th Dan's in their respective styles. Each went through something similar. Due to health, they are unable to stand or demonstrate a lot of things these days. One (immigrated to Aus from the US after the Vietnam War) developed Severe PTSD, was missing a few fingers/toes here and there. When I spoke to him, the biggest challenge wasn't the physical recovery from losing some toes and fingers. It was in reality his Mind that was the hardest thing to start healing (as much as you can). He couldn't stand the noise of the Kiai from even the quietest student. Which caused massive traumatic episodes. Fortunately his students loved him that much. Especially the ones that were taught by him prior to his military service. That they didn't let him retreat from the memories and trauma. What they did was create a little group (like AA) but only for vets who are still facing their demons. They worked together like a unit to overcome these issues. Yes they still have episodes here and there, but they are smaller and easier to manage. Some of those Men and Women were in Wheelchairs. Due to missing limbs or spinal issues. One of the things they did was learning to master their breathing and how to visualise their happy place where they feel they can be their best version of themselves. These people weren't just vets at the time, they are black belts. Each time they assessed even if differently to others, the hard work they put in helped their training. Now if you can't train: you teach. You can still talk, you still have your mind, the experience and ability to teach the next generation. Yes you might be unable to do parts of the job. But you can find ways around it.

Thank you for sharing! It is obviously difficult for you to manage those feelings of having something that formed a big part of your identity ripped away from you. And that there is not much that you can do about it. But I challenge you with these questions - HOW is karate no longer in your body (you can't say due to injury or illness)? How is it different to say the you that is an Educated Person? How is it different to you as a person of Faith? Yes you can mourn the loss of one thing that is going to impact you for the long term, but consider these aswell. - Can I exercise? Yes, in a Pool Safer; less impact on your back, doesn't require you to stand (assistance getting in/out required), improves overall health. - Can I change how I teach? Yes, even though sitting I can teach. Teach the people below me what I want and what I do that others don't - Can I teach a whole NEW group of people? Yes, those with physical disabilities or handicaps (i.e. wheelchair users) increases socialisation and increase opportunities for growth and understanding. - Can I continue being a part of the community I love? Of course I can, I might not be able to do it the same way as everyone else but I am me! Something that a friend of mine said to me last year; when I had to step away from the Teaching and Training in Class due to my legal situation. They said the following. I know that you are the type of person that would rather demonstrate and verbally communicate WHAT you want them to do. But sometimes where you are unable to do something for the short/long term or permanently, you can still talk and have a trusted person demonstrate. We say this to athletes all the time when they're injured; coming and watching training or even their matches does more for their observational learning than skipping those sessions. Damage yes! Is this the end of your MA Journey? That is a Big Fat No!! Is this an opportunity? YES I do believe that you believe in the words that you had said. Struggle is good; but sometimes you are forced to slow down and either re-evaluate things or PIVOT and change that perspective. You are also everything to them! Stepping away does them no good I disagree, it hasn't been ripped away from you unceremoniously. To me with the greatest of respect; you stepped away or put up excuses to WHY you can't do what you want in the way you had done for the last 60 years. You are on a new journey, laid out by your current health and faith. Re-evaluate and move forwards. After all of that; you need to look at what Karate has really taught you and share that knowledge. When I stepped away, I had to start writing down everything I learnt and that I remember. Not only did I write it; but where I can I film it.

True its always fascinating to find out new things; even if it is different to what is the "norm" for you.

today for me is the one day of that stretch that works 25/5/25 knowing someone will say something; Australia does DD/MM/YYYY format. If the dates you were listed were below like 12 for the physical day and zero context of where you were from; I would have read It the above way not MM/DD/YYYY. Im jealous though that you guys have so much fun stuff to go "huh that's cool" with dates.

well if photos count it was a photo of a sunset that I sent to one of my sisters. BUT if words only its - Elwood

had no idea that he was arrested and undergoing a trial. What are the accusations made?

thats exactly what I was trying to get at!! thanks! Clearly my brain went a different route when trying to explain it. hahaha