Can’t Hurt Me

 As I practice with my spear it becomes more apparent just how much room is needed for a weapon of this length. If you were to look at my ceiling in the basement you’d find a few marks from my spear. Which is why I prefer to practice in the kitchen and dinning room since I’m lucky enough to have 9ft walls there. It’s definitely been a shift since I like to use blunt weapons over weapons with defined edges and tips. And I can definitely see and feel it in my form that I still want to strike as if I have a staff in my hands sometimes. That is what makes this fun for me. I need to shift my intent from what I’m used to with my own weapons, which will make my a more dynamic martial artist. Numbers  P/U: 6842 S/U: 5906 Forms: 48/45 Sparring:  AoK: 129 Mileage: 162.24km

 I’m pretty confident I’ve gotten myself back into my regiment. Last and this week I was able to go to the gym 5-6 days a week consistently, I ate all my protein for each day and got to sleep on a regular basis and was able to practice my kung fu outside of class everyday. Just got to stay consistent for as long as possible now until something comes along that I need to overcome.  Numbers  P/U: 5673 S/U: 4684 Forms: 39/36 Sparring:  AoK: 108 Mileage: 147.38km

This week has been about implementing my regimen back into my schedule when it comes to everything. My diet, gym routine, work schedule, and social life. I felt really disconnected from my surroundings this week but I’d say it was for the better because of what I was working on last week with bringing myself back around. I’m definitely on an upward trajectory. Now I just need to get back into my habits without any distractions steering me away. Numbers P/U: 4467 S/U: 3379 Forms: 29/25 Sparring:  AoK: 76 Mileage: 113.68km

Ever since I got back from Mexico I have been living my life in a daze. Everything was so colorful, beautiful, and relaxing. That to come back home where everything is white, the people at work are low self esteem, and the day to day interactions outside of kung fu, just felt dead. Not interesting, detailed or anything really. Coming back home was…depressing. And I know the world is not sunshine and rainbows in Mexico, but for me to be somewhere completely different and with my family. It truly felt what life should be like. No rude clients, no upset vendors and no drama. It feels like I am describing a utopias. But I am not. That is what life is like when you cut out the distractions. Calm. But than where is the motivation? Who other than yourself do you have to prove yourself to? Your wife, children, friends, and family? Maybe, if you need to because they cheer you on and don’t talk down on you about your goals. Anyone else can be removed, I’ve removed my goals from certain people in...

I’ve been on vacation with my family in Mexico since Wednesday. And I’ve been using my time here to reflect and reset myself for this year. I’ve done a few projects for work that I finally had the time to do and worked on creating my spear for as well. I believe it’s important for us to take the time we have to reflect and reset ourselves and leave the baggage from last year behind as well. To often do we think about what others will think about us. This completely stops our actions to better ourselves. The moment you compare yourself to anyone who isn’t in the exact same situation as you, you’ve already set yourself up for failure. You need to let your actions speak louder than their judgment.  Numbers:  P/U: 2400 S/U: 2400 Forms: 0/12 Sparring:  AoK: 23 Mileage: 43.95km

 My weapon this year is spear. I’ve had my spear for years and years now by never really bothered learning it. BUT I WANT TO LEARN IT NOW. I wanted a new weapon this year and my spear was there in my room looking at me. During my one on one today I asked a couple questions about the spear; where to hold it from the back (how far from the end), and about the thrusts at the start of the form. My only concern is my ceiling. It’s only 8ft. I guess I’ll need to practice in the kitchen. I’ve already thought of a spear form and tried a few techniques. Slow progress with a weapon I’ve never used before. If anyone wants to help me and teach me the spear form I’d be grateful.  Numbers:  P/U: 1600 S/U: 1600 Forms: 0/5 Sparring:  AoK: 15 Mileage: 16.95km

 Let’s start this year off strong everyone! I’ve made a promise to myself that I will complete the 50,000 pushups and sit-ups; and to push myself harder than I ever have before! Numbers:  P/U: 400 S/U: 400 Forms:  Sparring:  AoK: 7 Mileage: 7.95km