Changing my dojo... or should I?

[bushido_man96]

I'm not going there anymore! I got fungal infection from that disgusting place.

Man, that sucks. Sorry to hear that.

[GeoGiant]

I'm not going there anymore! I got fungal infection from that disgusting place.

Ahhhhh, thats horrible!

[StrangeBacon]

I'm not going there anymore! I got fungal infection from that disgusting place.

Wow talk about standards slipping! Sheesh!

[senseikellam]

I'm not going there anymore! I got fungal infection from that disgusting place.

This is bad. However, you while having a dojo is nice, you don't have to have one to train. There are things you can do this summer that will aid your training.

1.Read books on the techniques you have been studying which might give you more insight into the proper way to execute the techniques (not saying you weren't doing them correctly). It is just good to enlighten yourself.

2. Strength train. Example: Pick a spot on the wall where you can squat with your legs widely apart and back against the wall. Place your hands on your knees and hold the position for say 1 minute the first time and work your way up to increased time in the position. This will burn in the legs, but, really helps increase the strength and endurance in the legs.

3. Practice what you have learned already on your own. For example: If it was kicks or punches, then, just stand in one place and do high kicks over and over each time trying to kick a little higher.

4. Do breathing exercises which we help with your stamina.

All of the above are just examples as I don't know what style you are training in and it doesn't really matter. The point is, don't give up on the rest of your summer just because you don't have an instructor or a dojo. keep training the best you can so that when you go back, you are in good condition to learn new techniques.

Good Luck!

[conrad665]

Thanks for the advices, senseikellam. I started running last month, and I can run pretty well now . And one of my trainers can find some time (one or two days a week) to train us. I already learnt Heian Godan. It is fun to train outside on the grass! You never get tired.

My infection is, fortunately to be recovered. Phew!

[senseikellam]

That's great, keep up the good work. Yes, Heian Godan is fun, but, my favorite katas of all are Heian Yondan (which you probably know) and Empi (don't know if you have seen this one yet or not). Empi is very popular at competitions, but is somewhat difficult. If you haven't seen or learned it yet, you will one day, I am sure.

[sensei8]

That's great, keep up the good work. Yes, Heian Godan is fun, but, my favorite katas of all are Heian Yondan (which you probably know) and Empi (don't know if you have seen this one yet or not). Empi is very popular at competitions, but is somewhat difficult. If you haven't seen or learned it yet, you will one day, I am sure.

Absolutely. Unsu is very popular as well. My favorite is still Wankan! Conrad655, I'm so glad to hear that your infection is doing so much better. As it's been told to you several times already, continue to train and train hard. You'll find that perfect martial arts school whenever the time is right. Hang in there!