Melau Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Working full-time puts a strain on the available time a martial artist has for training. Even though many of us probably want to train daily, this just is not feasible. So how to counter this dilemma?What I have done for a while now is just simply setting my alarm 15 minutes earlier. Get out of bed, and for those 15 minutes just practise kihon, renraku waza and kata. Slowly, deliberately, nearly no little kime. This helped me tremendously in the amount of training time used each week (it easily adds more than an hour each week), plus it helps to wake up the mind and body. While I have never been to China, even here in the West I occasionally spot Tai Chi practitioners early in the morning, so I wondered; are there any other Karateka's with comparable 'morning rituals'? "The ultimate aim of the art of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the characters of its participants." Gichin Funakoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I go through 2 or 3 kata, with low intensity, in the mornings. I wouldn't call it a "workout," though . Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CredoTe Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Yes, I stretch each morning, and go through a bit of kihon and 1 or 2 kata 2-3 times a week in the morning. Not much of a workout, but more of a loosening up and muscle memory thing. Remember the Tii!In Life and Death, there is no tap-out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karate4Life Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 OSU!I did so in the past, and I heartily recommend it. Time constraints don't allow me to do this anymore, and I miss it.OSU! Just Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan Melbourne Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I will practice kihon or kata in the morning. I am rather sneeky, when i go to the gym I will practice there a bit in the class room (where there are fitness classes) and do it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesefrysamurai Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Working full-time puts a strain on the available time a martial artist has for training. Even though many of us probably want to train daily, this just is not feasible. So how to counter this dilemma?What I have done for a while now is just simply setting my alarm 15 minutes earlier. Get out of bed, and for those 15 minutes just practise kihon, renraku waza and kata. Slowly, deliberately, nearly no little kime. This helped me tremendously in the amount of training time used each week (it easily adds more than an hour each week), plus it helps to wake up the mind and body. While I have never been to China, even here in the West I occasionally spot Tai Chi practitioners early in the morning, so I wondered; are there any other Karateka's with comparable 'morning rituals'?Great idea! I should tart my day with sanchin kata ! Nothing Worth Having Is Easily Obtained - ESPECIALLY RANK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan Melbourne Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I go to the gym every couple of days outside of karate and get the chance to do it. A few people happened to join me a few times and they do various styles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Starting the day with kata is like starting the day with a good breakfast; got to have it!! Stretching first, then hope on a stationary bike, then kata, ending up on the Wing Chun dummy. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scohen.mma Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I love doing this! I leave my house feeling like I just left my dojo, and that's always a great feeling. I'll usually practice all the kata I know 2-3 times and practice some Kihon. "Karate doesnt teach me to fight, it teaches me to solve my problems. Physically, mentally, and spiritually." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanzinsoo Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 You are doing very good thing. I also practice Kata every morning before going to work. This help me keep healthy. I usually five to ten minute warming-up and pracitce Kata Seinchin, Tensho, Gekisai 1 and 2 of Okinawan Gojuryu for five to ten minutes. Sometimes I practice the 24 Style Simplified Tai Chi for health promotion. Usually I practice at a public park almost every morning around 8:15 AM. If you are in Osaka, Japan, why don't you join me? Keep up the good morning practice. "Gambattene!" SanzinsooOkinawan Gojuryu KarateOsaka, Japansanzinsoo@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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