DarthPenguin Posted June 23, 2023 Author Share Posted June 23, 2023 Tuesday 20 JuneLifting Sessiondidn't have a huge amount of time today due to kids but also had deadlifts to 'make up' so did a quick session of overhead press and deadlift supersetsTrap Bar Deadlift70kg x 580kg x 595kg x 5110kg x 5125kg x 5Seated overhead press20kg x 530kg x 535kg x 540kg x 545kg x 5Called it there. Got the main lifts out of the way then back to the mini people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthPenguin Posted June 23, 2023 Author Share Posted June 23, 2023 Wednesday 21 JuneKarate SessionNot many people here tonight - one 3rd dan teaching and one participating, me and two of the kids (one being my 6yr old)Warm upsslightly different to usual but was good to mix it upKihonGiven some longer combinations to work on and myself and the 3rd dan were left to it mainly so the kids could be focused on - which was fine.KataWent through Bassai-Dai, which i was pleased i have remembered correctly etc. Now to work on the rhythm etc and making it decent! Also did a couple of run throughs of Kihon kata for my son to follow along withKumiteWe did a few rounds of ippon kumite. Pretty standard and went fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthPenguin Posted June 23, 2023 Author Share Posted June 23, 2023 Thursday 22 JuneBJJ SessionWas able to get along to lunchtime session today. Small session with 5 of us plus the instructor.We were working a pass and cross choke from top half guard. Deep collar grip for both and then either punch fist to floor for the pass or deep grip and go for other collar for the choke - either option depending on opponents reaction.Drilled these both quite a lot and then had some sparring. Was really pleased as i managed to hit a couple of cross collar chokes from mount, which is something i have been working on a lot, and also managed a de la riva sweep to mount which is something i wanted to try more.Overall a really positive session Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthPenguin Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 Monday 26 JuneKarate SessionWarm upsSimilar warm up to usual though with some additional sprints across the hall added inKihonWorked on new grading required kihon. Wasn't doing too great with the first combination adding an uraken in immediately after yoko geri kekomi as i wasn't squaring my shoulders enough post kick to then do the uraken. Worked on it quite a bit at home post session and feels a little more natural nowKataWorked on Bassai Dai. Went over it in detail with one of the 3rd Dans who gave me a lot of pointers for little details. Really useful session. He pointed out also that as i am large i should emphasise large motions with it as they look a lot better. He also gave me a nice tip for blading my foot on side kicks - something i always find tough!KumiteA few run throughs of jiyu ippon kumite which i am required to do now. Went fine. Feedback of hit harder! 3rd dan pointed out that while i am blocking with plenty of force (i spun someone round with a soto uke) it is obvious i am not going full power (common decency i thought!) and i should go harder as it will be expected in grading. Was slightly surprising feedback as i thought it always made sense to be careful but he said that strikes and blocks are treated differently in that regard and as i go through the grades i am expected to demonstrate that i can use more power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthPenguin Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 Tuesday 27 JuneLifting SessionSeated Overhead shoulder press20kg x 530kg x 535kg x 540kg x 545kg x 535kg x 535kg x 5KB Swing24kg x 2024kg x 2024kg x 2024kg x 2024kg x 2024kg x 2024kg x 20kept the session short and sweet as needed to get back to work quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthPenguin Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 Wednesday 28 JuneKarate SessionSmall class tonight, 2 instructors and 3 students (one of whom was my 6yr old!) so after warm ups we were split into 2 - myself and the other brown belt with one instructor and the other instructor with my son.Warm upsUsual warm upsKataWe went straight into kata, working a lot on details. Performing the kata to counts then running through it. Worked through Heian Shodan and Heian Nidan.Was really useful to go really into detail and pick up minor flaws that don't easily get spotted with a full classAlso ran through Bassai Dai and Tekki Shodan a couple of times each.KihonWe then went through grading required kihon to finish the class with a lot of emphasis on the kicksA really useful class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthPenguin Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 Tuesday 4 JulyLifting SessionBench Press20kg x 540kg x 555kg x 562.5kg x 570kg x 5KB Swings24kg x 2024kg x 2024kg x 2024kg x 2024kg x 20Have had a tonne on in the last week so cut it short there. Wanted to make sure i got the main lift (bench press) in and i have been noticing a good benefit from the kb swings - both conditioning wise and leaning out a little with the greater volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthPenguin Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 Wednesday 5 JulyKarate SessionAnother quiet session tonight, just myself, another brown belt, my 6yr old and the two instructors. Means i got a semi private really so it was an excellent session for improvement of my techniqueWarm upsJust did our usual warm upKihonQuick run through the grading required kihon plus a few other combinations from freestyle stanceKataMajority of the class was spent going through Bassai Dai. Really useful. Instructor broke it down and was really focusing on details. Having two of us that both needed to do it was useful. It is feeling a lot better already from a class going over details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthPenguin Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 Wednesday 12 JulyKarate SessionWarm upsusual warm upsKihonWorked through grading required kihonKataWorked through every heian kata, Tekki Shodan and Bassai Dai at least onceKumiteDid a drill where myself and one of the black belts stood at opposite ends of the hall and the rest of the class formed up in lines and all took turns attacking one of us then running to the other with a single unannounced attack. We had to stand up against the wall so there was no retreat and defend then counter. Was an interesting drill and i quite enjoyed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthPenguin Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 Tuesday 18 JulyLifting SessionBench Press20kg x 540kg x 547.5kg x 555kg x 562.5kg x 1037.5kg x 1037.5kg x 1037.5kg x 1037.5kg x 1037.5kg x 10KB Offset squat(this was one KB in rack position - alternated half reps on left, half on right)20kg x 1020kg x 1020kg x 1020kg x 1020kg x 10KB Clean24kg x 1024kg x 1024kg x 10Have been feeling not great last few weeks again so have managed less sessions. Found out why as it turns out i have hade a case of the Strep virus as have the kids (one had it manifest as Scarlet Fever which is how we found out!). All seem fine now though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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