Another Mental Lapse.....? Maybe I need a Vaction......

[shotochem]

Yep, I must be taking too many shots to the head.

 

This has been one rough week at the office. I have put together a string of classes where I feel like I'm a white belt again.

 

Going blank in the muddle of katas, my control has been off, timing is off, accidently clocked partner in head, walked into punch I did not even see coming and just compleatly missed block on another resulting in nasty facial bruise.

 

I have really been pushing myself lately, been on a tear, learning amd improving alot. Then this week happened!!!!

 

I've been tired and burnt out before but this feels different. I'm just losing all focus and mental capacity. Physically I feel great. For the first time in ages I'm completely healed.

 

Any ideas???????

[aefibird]

I'd say you did need a vacation.... either that or a week away from training to clear your head.

 

Some time away from martial arts training can really do a person good.

 

You'll come back refreshed and less likely to walk into punches...

[Vito]

sometimes the body/mind just needs a break. listen to it.

[Coco]

A week of vacation will do you great, and if that dosnt help it... Seek medical help!

[markusan]

Everybody goes through flat spots. The learning curve is really a sawtooth line angled up. You make good progress for a while then either plateau or go backwards a bit. The better you get, the worse the lapses feel. As soon as you relax with the fact that you can't be at your best all the time, you'll get back on track.