Kyonovice Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 I hate this, I have been loving training lately, but this last fortnight (and for this week into the early part of next), I am unable to train. I haven't got home from work in time to train tonight, my next session I have got my children to look after as my wife is at a work event and then the next 2 training sessions after that I am at work (night shift). So basically I can't train until a week on Wednesday!This has totally annoyed me, I have my new gi and the shin guards I need and now I can't use them, my brain is all over the place as I so badly want to train but just simply cant!Anyone else get like this?
sensei8 Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 Life happens before any MA training!! Schedule conflicts will arise from time to time, that's to be expected. The good news is this...The floor will still be there, and you'll be welcomed back with open arms...continuing where you left off from!!Meanwhile, train at home when the time is allowed!! I always encourage my students to work on Kihon and Kata when one can't make it to the dojo. Do something...jumping rope, hit the heavy hanging bag [if you've one hanging at home somewhere], sit-ups, push-ups...something...just do something, and please keep stretching...if nothing else, do that!! **Proof is on the floor!!!
Kyonovice Posted September 28, 2015 Author Posted September 28, 2015 I am on a 2 Staff Safety Training refresher today and tomorrow so I am still "working out" and doing some punching etc, just feel like I am letting my Sensei down by not attending
sensei8 Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 I am on a 2 Staff Safety Training refresher today and tomorrow so I am still "working out" and doing some punching etc, just feel like I am letting my Sensei down by not attendingI'm sure that you've told your Sensei what your occupation is, and in that, any Sensei worth his/her salt knows that life happens before the MA. Trust me, you're not letting your Sensei down at all. If you've not ever told your Sensei what your occupation is, and that it might interfere with your attendance from time to time, well, tell him now, so he'll be informed. It's all about communication!!Even if you never let your Sensei know why you're not attending regularly for whatever the reason(s) might or might not be, your Sensei isn't and can't be let down because your MA journey is YOURS and YOURS ALONE!! Again, LIFE HAPPENS before the MA! Your Sensei knows that! If your Sensei doesn't know that, well, he/she has no business in teaching at all, imho!!You'll be fine, hang in there, and train hard and train well. When you show up at the dojo again, don't be surprised when your Sensei says to you..."LINE UP!!", and nothing else!! Afterwards, your Sensei might shake your hand and express a sincere welcome back!!I know life happens, and I've been teaching the MA since 1977, and I've not been let down by any of my students yet. Students either show up or they don't show up...it's their choice! I'll be there 6 days a week, day and night, so I'll be there...ready to teach whomever shows up, and for those who don't show up...life happens, and I don't fret over it for one second!! **Proof is on the floor!!!
DWx Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 Sensei8 is right on the money. Life happens. I too have to keep skipping sessions recently due to work commitments. I know its not like a full training session but just doing some cardio or running through kata is better than nothing and will keep you ticking over. Martial Arts are a lifelong journey but they shouldn't get in the way of your life. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius
Nidan Melbourne Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 Agreed life happens as we all have that where we want to train but other things stop you. Like i used to coach basketball and that training was at the same time as my classes. As i took 2 teams and both trained different nights and both happened to be karate nights. Even with trying to adjust but to now avail. But i made sure i trainer extra hard outside of it or when i got to class i worked harder to catch up and improve
sensei8 Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 When I was a kid, as both a Kyu and JBB student, I missed a lot of MA classes because of little league, and varsity baseball commitments. My two loves...the MA AND Baseball....I should've went into MLB instead because I was one heck of a third baseman and hitter. Just my additional two cents!! **Proof is on the floor!!!
Kyonovice Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 Well I returned to training on Wednesday for the 1st time in 2 weeks. I now ache, a lot!My Sensei brought in sparring, 10 x 1 minute rounds, just he and I. Never sparred like it before, my chest aches from being punched so much, my left leg aches from being hit so often with low kicks. BUT...My God it felt good, it's a good ache and I feel it has helped me in coming to terms with the whole philosophy of being struck!
Spartacus Maximus Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Getting back into training after doing nothing for a week or two is much more painful than actually doing it. When one stops for a while, it is very easy to forget how quickly time passes.
JR 137 Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Getting back into training after doing nothing for a week or two is much more painful than actually doing it. When one stops for a while, it is very easy to forget how quickly time passes.What was supposed to be 2 years off for me ended up being 15 years. Doesn't matter how long you were away, it just matters that you're back.
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