Thursday, August 16, 2012

One Clean Pullover





For the last couple Thursdays, I’ve had the opportunity to go all out with my training… working in the park during the morning, moving into the coulees for the afternoon, then heading to the dojo for the evening. Not so today. I have meetings in the afternoon, so am forced to cut the coulees out of my routine, though I’ll probably make up for it on the weekend

Anyway… our nights are getting longer and colder in Alberta. Woke up to a decent chill this morning. We’re entering into the second to last lunar cycle of our summer season, and I’m very conscious of the approaching winter. There are some things I’d like to accomplish over that cold seven moons. This morning I started taking some baseline measurements to assess where I’m at with several physical abilities, so I could set some goals to achieve over the winter. So far, this is what I have in mind:

Quit Smoking Cigarettes (a no-brainer)

Be Able To Do A Set Of Ten, Clean One-Legged Squats On Alternate Legs While Holding A Front Kick

Be Able To Throw A Side Kick Slowly And Cleanly Above The Ninety-Degree Angle And Hold It There For Thirty Seconds

Make Serious Progress On The Splits

Be Able To Do A Set Of Ten, Clean Pull-Overs

Be Able To Perform The Human Flag

Create At Least One Excellent Playground Workout Routine Of Between Forty Minutes To An Hour That Includes A Harmonious Weave Of Stretching And Muscle Work, And Perhaps One Or Two Amazing Feats

Create At Least One Excellent Standing Zen Fitness Routine Of Between Forty Minutes To An Hour That Includes A Harmonious Weave Of Stretching And Muscle Work, And Perhaps One Or Two Amazing Feats

Create A Bo/Jo/Cudgel/Cane (i.e. Long Stick) Form

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