Written by Hi everybody, sorry about the long gap in between my posts writing has really never been one of my strong suits. I recently went on an 8-day-long camping trip (super long, I know) for the 4th of July. For the first time, I got to invite my friends Marley and Layley to come with us. … Continue reading “Back Again”
Written by Olivia Ford
Last week I got back from my family vacation to the East Coast. We went to six different states, including New York, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, and Massachusetts. These were all new states for me to visit. My family decided to go on this vacation because my sister went to Boston, Massachusetts, last … Continue reading “East Coast”
Written by Gail Mader
My students helped me celebrate my birthday by doing 52 sprawls with me! I teach LesMills BodyCombat every Monday and Wednesday morning. This 55-minute high intensity cardio class is one reason I started training in karate in 2017. I became certified in BodyCombat in 2015. It pulls moves from various martial arts (karate, tae kwon … Continue reading “Birthday Sprawls”
Written by Elinor Silack
Yesterday Olivia and I went on a day trip to Stinson Beach! It was very fun considering this was the first time we had gone on a trip without any parents. Before we headed to Stinson, we went to the dojo at 7:30am to get a few sparring rounds in. I knew that we would … Continue reading “Stinson Beach”
Written by Olivia Ford
During the course of this test, I have unfortunately fallen behind on a good chunk of my numbers. My pushups and sit-ups have been pretty consistent and I haven’t really fallen behind on them at all, but most of the other numbers I fell behind on. In order for me to catch up, I have … Continue reading “Four Hour Days”
Written by Elinor Silack
Today marks the start of the second month of my test! This past month I have really tried to stay on top of all my numbers and I have successfully done that. Currently I am a couple days ahead on my pushups and situps. It honestly hasn’t been hard for me to find motivation to … Continue reading “Month One Done!”
Written by Gail Mader
“Finding my battle rhythm” is a phrase my client uses often. A 25-year Air Force veteran, she served half her time supporting special operations and 3 years in combat zones. It’s simply the way she thinks. Efficiency is using time wisely and being strategic includes rest to increase efficiency, according to my friend. We are … Continue reading “Finding my Battle Rhythm”
Written by Gail Mader
The last few days this Isshinryu code has come to mind. As the energy required to continue the challenge continues to grow, the balancing of finding rest among pockets of time as I continue the training feels draining. I’m grateful to have had 3 out-of-town visits in as many days. I’m grateful I am able … Continue reading “The Manner of Drinking & Spitting is Either Hard or Soft”
Written by Gail Mader
I’ve chosen my personal goal: to complete my application for my Tennessee massage license. My Delaware license did not transfer (there was no reciprocity). I did not know if I wanted to continue practicing massage when we moved here 2 years ago, so I let my license lapse. In the last 6 months, I’ve begun … Continue reading “My Personal Goal”
Written by Olivia Ford
The third book that I read for my black belt test was “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do.” This book was written by a social worker and therapist. She shared 13 strategies to help master your mental strength. These are the 13 things and what I learned from each strategy Don’t waste time feeling … Continue reading “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do”
