tommarker Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Doesn't anyone else keep a journal of what they are learning, teaching, and ideas for classes? Or am I a nut? I'm no longer posting here. Adios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorinryu Sensei Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 You're a NUT...whacko...freak...and totally insane! That's why I like ya bud! And no, I've never kept any sort of log. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_2k3 Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Firstly join a gym, nothing better 4 fitness, it means u can weight train and do cardio work. Secondly get a punch bag, and spend a minimum time everyday on it, gr8 for a good cardiovasular work, but also good 4 a nice bit of muscular endurance, plus u can get ur technique right. Dont forget 2 shadow box too. Also calisthenics are a good idea, ie. Prushups, squats, sit-ups etc. How bout take up swimming, tennis or badminton, great 4 cardio. U cud also by some dumbells 4 home use, and maybe a skipping rope or some hand strengtheners, anything to give ur body a good workout. Finally buy this book, DYNAMIC STRENGTH by Harry Wong, the exercises in it are fantastic and can replace weight training if u r young and dont want to stunt growth. Heres a link, buy it, u wont regret it: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0865680132/qid=1081179486/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-1655470-8600018?v=glance&s=books Try this one if ur from UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0865680132/qid=1081179552/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_11_1/026-2457713-1667610 p.s Read reviews of book, u'll see what I mean... "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITSUKO Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Tommarker, I didnot go to that extreme but I used to record the date of katas that i learned. I don't practice much outside of dojo but I do the mind practicing of katas or sit in one place at work and practice the hand movements of a kata. I notice if I overtrain, my body somehow too stiff or sluggish. Now, I go 5x/wk, work really hard, and enjoy every moment of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
equaninimus Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Since I learned today that I will be sitting out the rest of the month with a knee injury, I will be lifting, riding the exercise bike, and pounding the makiwara quite a bit. All good forms of out of dojo training. There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draven Chen Zhen Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Sinds recently I've been doiing handstand pushups, and I find it a great way to gain strenght in your upper arms. Also I try to do a couple of sit ups everyday. :: Bless me father, for I have just killed quite a few men ::https://www.tricking.be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibylla Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 I keep a log of my training and technical points that I like to remember. It is also good to know how many hours I've been in the dojo or how much work I've done at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaiFightsMS Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 Doesn't anyone else keep a journal of what they are learning, teaching, and ideas for classes? Or am I a nut? Sure I have for years. I think a training journal is essential. And I can't count the times I have referred back to old journals to look something up. I keep mine in 8 x 5 looseleaf binders. I label them by year. I have quiet a collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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