Breaking Today

[Truestar]

I'd say breaking is always a test. Regardless of whether or not you are going for another belt or not, breaking is always a constant test of your speed, power, and focus.

One of our black belts has recently wanted to try a big break, so we gathered today on our open floor grappling morning and did just that. He did a Jump Turning Back Kick to 5 patio blocks each one inch thick, breaking them all.

Next, our other black belt decided to go for 5 with a descending elbow. He broke 4 the first attempt, was dissatisfied and tried again breaking all 5.

Next was me. Since this morning a small plate of Chinese food is the only "solid food" I've had since Wednesday. Wednesday morning I woke up and had the stomach bug of all stomach bugs I've had yet in my life. Today I am just hardly recovering, and could hardly resist doing a break.

During my black belt test I tried to do 3 with a descending elbow, but only managed 2 out of 3. I had done 2 at the local YMCA during spring break for a breaking demo, I wanted to step that up to show I had what it takes to push myself in order to earn my black belt. So I set up today, stacked 3 up, and broke them all.

My elbow still feels a little touchy, but another feat for me.

As a side note, this weekend we hope to see our belts. We have a drag another 'testee' back from soccer camp. I've lost 12 pounds since July 10th when we started testing.

[bushido_man96]

Congrats on the break. Breaking always feels good when you get it.