Working on movement in sidestance so that it is smoother, more fluid, and that the strike has a more perfect timing of execution.
Working on Nunchucks, and getting the basic movements.
Working on my earlier kata to improve what I call "nailing the position": hitting the stance quickly, confidently, and with power/speed.
Working on improving the height of my jumps:
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
So much to work on...
So many things that I want to improve, and so little time to give. I have to pick and choose, and balance, and try to meet the needs of each moment.. but isn't that the way of life.
Even with this weblog to list all of the things that I want to work upon, I'm still forgetting what to work on, and what I'm working with.. AArgh..
Well.. I'll keep my nose to the grindstone, and I know that only good can come of that.
Even with this weblog to list all of the things that I want to work upon, I'm still forgetting what to work on, and what I'm working with.. AArgh..
Well.. I'll keep my nose to the grindstone, and I know that only good can come of that.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Working on movement
I find it amazing how an artist always seems to go back to basics.
I've returned to looking at my movements in stance, and reassessing how well I use my muscles. I ask myself if I could move forwards in front stance with more speed, or if I could move backwards in the same stance with more fluidity. I've looked at my side stance, and worked on making that movement more "perfect".
Now that I have gained in leg strength through years of training, I think that I can finally start matching the desired movement.
Due to various home based demands I have had to lower the amount of personal training a little to take care of the house, kids, and myself. Balance.. life is about balance.
I've returned to looking at my movements in stance, and reassessing how well I use my muscles. I ask myself if I could move forwards in front stance with more speed, or if I could move backwards in the same stance with more fluidity. I've looked at my side stance, and worked on making that movement more "perfect".
Now that I have gained in leg strength through years of training, I think that I can finally start matching the desired movement.
Due to various home based demands I have had to lower the amount of personal training a little to take care of the house, kids, and myself. Balance.. life is about balance.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Progress is happening
Jumping kicks are not only improving, but are starting to feel less difficult.
I've managed to include the hip on my movements with more knowledge in the implementation.
I've managed to get my hands to stay up better, but I'm still looking for more height.
NOW.. to work on some minute details about moving in stance. My feet seem to have their own mind, and my timing needs a bit of adjustment.
I've managed to include the hip on my movements with more knowledge in the implementation.
I've managed to get my hands to stay up better, but I'm still looking for more height.
NOW.. to work on some minute details about moving in stance. My feet seem to have their own mind, and my timing needs a bit of adjustment.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Improving my flexibility
Jumping kicks do require some flexibility. So.. I need to work on stretching more.
Somewhere in my Martial arts files, and articles, I have acquired a great guide on how to stretch properly, and efficiently. I guess that it is now time for me to try to find it, and implement it. It's not like I haven't stretched until now, it's just that I haven't done it "religiously". I haven't set aside a certain portion of my training time to scientifically work on improving my range.
Sensei David Owen wrote an article on stretching available to read here:
http://www.jkavic.com.au/article_david_owen3.html
It is the second part of a discussion on the benefits of warm up, and stretching before, and after training. I think that it is important to be aware of the various concerns, and information that Sensei Owen mentions as I work towards incorporating more stretching into my personal training.
Somewhere in my Martial arts files, and articles, I have acquired a great guide on how to stretch properly, and efficiently. I guess that it is now time for me to try to find it, and implement it. It's not like I haven't stretched until now, it's just that I haven't done it "religiously". I haven't set aside a certain portion of my training time to scientifically work on improving my range.
Sensei David Owen wrote an article on stretching available to read here:
http://www.jkavic.com.au/article_david_owen3.html
It is the second part of a discussion on the benefits of warm up, and stretching before, and after training. I think that it is important to be aware of the various concerns, and information that Sensei Owen mentions as I work towards incorporating more stretching into my personal training.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Jumping kicks..
AAAH... jumping kicks.. I've got to be able to do jumping kicks... AARGH!
Like that! Side kick, front kick, back kick.. AARGH!
Panic.. I'm in a panic.. AARGH!
I've got to find support on this.. I have to train at home on this.. I have to get a grip. AARGH!
My hips! Will they be able to take the pressure? They complain when I do kicks on the ground.. what are they going to do in the air? AARGH!
Like that! Side kick, front kick, back kick.. AARGH!
Panic.. I'm in a panic.. AARGH!
I've got to find support on this.. I have to train at home on this.. I have to get a grip. AARGH!
My hips! Will they be able to take the pressure? They complain when I do kicks on the ground.. what are they going to do in the air? AARGH!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
The hands.. the Hands! Get the hands up!
O.k... I've been working on the hip, and managed to improve that aspect a little. Now.. for my hands. They need to be higher up in guard position.
This is how my fighting stance has developed up until now. Sure.. it's a nice position, but for Kyokushin training, I need to get my hands up higher to guard my head more... similar to a boxer's stance. Sort of like this:
That's Muhammad-Ali in the picture. Wow.. I'm going to try to imitate Muhammed-Ali. Me? Oh well.. if that is what is necessary. I found that I can train my abdomen muscles to be stronger to take impact, but my head cannot be trained.
I learned recently that women are far more prone to concusion than men. It might have to do with the physical reality that women's skulls are thinner then mens, or that women's necks are not as built up to become the shock absorber of the strikes. "High School- And College-Age Girls Playing Soccer Sustain 64% More Concussions. In basketball girls were 300 percent more likely to get a concussion."
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/02/eveningnews/main3321766.shtml
So therefore, I'm working on getting my hands up higher as I spar. Sure it seems like just a 4 inch difference, but oh man.. that difference is really difficult to hold up there. At least that is what I find. If I keep my hands at shoulder level, I do not feel tired, but lift them up to near chin level, and OUCHIES!
This is how my fighting stance has developed up until now. Sure.. it's a nice position, but for Kyokushin training, I need to get my hands up higher to guard my head more... similar to a boxer's stance. Sort of like this:
That's Muhammad-Ali in the picture. Wow.. I'm going to try to imitate Muhammed-Ali. Me? Oh well.. if that is what is necessary. I found that I can train my abdomen muscles to be stronger to take impact, but my head cannot be trained.
I learned recently that women are far more prone to concusion than men. It might have to do with the physical reality that women's skulls are thinner then mens, or that women's necks are not as built up to become the shock absorber of the strikes. "High School- And College-Age Girls Playing Soccer Sustain 64% More Concussions. In basketball girls were 300 percent more likely to get a concussion."
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/02/eveningnews/main3321766.shtml
So therefore, I'm working on getting my hands up higher as I spar. Sure it seems like just a 4 inch difference, but oh man.. that difference is really difficult to hold up there. At least that is what I find. If I keep my hands at shoulder level, I do not feel tired, but lift them up to near chin level, and OUCHIES!
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