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Seems fitting to join this group on Master Shimabuku’s birthday. Some of the events in the challenge are not practical for me as I do not have access to regular sparring partners or a makiwara. I used to run 4-5 miles a day but got diagnosed with osteoarthritis and was told by my doctor to stop running if I want to preserve my knees. I would like…Read More
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Balancing LifeAfter finishing my second week of this test, I feel a little better about how I am doing on this test than I was last week. The first week was hard with trying to find the balance between school, teaching classes,…
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The first month is a learning curve to figure out what works best for you to be able to do the black belt challenge. It sounds like you are doing that. There are only so many hours in a day. Everything cannot be done in one day. It is good you are doing miles on the weekends because your weekdays sound very busy. The sit-ups, pushup, kata, acts of kindness, and meditation can be done daily to become a part of life. Consistency is the key.