I have been very fortunate and blessed to be able to go on a vacation with my parents to Croatia. This is a combination trip for their 50th wedding anniversary and a big birthday (40th) I have coming up in January. As my black belt test is drawing near, I reflect on the encouragement both … Continue reading “Vacation with Family”
Written by Matt Nedresky
I knew it may happen eventually if I kept up at my current pace. An injury. I went to class 3 days in a row and sparred 2 days in a row to really get in some solid kumite time before my 2 big trips I have upcoming. I don’t know exactly when it happened … Continue reading “Injury Setback”
Written by Elan Wilbur
Today is exactly three months until test day. I am making great progress on my black belt challenge. I have already finished the milage, but will continue to do it. If I continue to do everything daily, weekly, and monthly I will finish this challenge on time. I am excited about being able to complete … Continue reading “Black Belt Challenge Check In”
Written by Elan Wilbur
This week my ankle swelled up to the size of a golf ball. I injured it practicing karate. On Friday I could barely walk. I iced and elevated it most of the day on Friday. This weekend we went to Reno Nevada for a basketball tournament for my kids. I elevated when I could watching … Continue reading “Ankle Injury”
Written by Matt Nedresky
My Saturday this weekend was a whole lot of nothing which, for me, is a very foreign concept. I was able to do my morning exercises, then cooked a light brunch, then basically lounged around the rest of the day. As a very active person, this was mentally difficult but physically needed, I think. Rest … Continue reading “Down Time”
Written by Jake Ross
Yesterday I had my wisdom teeth removed. Still recovering for now, should be back to mostly normal in the coming days. I. had three wisdom teeth removed, lower left, upper left, and upper right. My lower right wisdom tooth was removed about 3 years ago so I could get braces. Unfortunately, the oral surgeon wouldn’t … Continue reading “Wisdom Teeth Removal”
Written by Matt Nedresky
We have always been told that patience is a virtue throughout our lives. I have always had a difficult time with this. It has always been hard for me to “wait patiently” for anything. I am the type of person that wants to get things done right away or change the situation so that it … Continue reading “Learning Patience”
Written by Elan Wilbur
This week I made some food for Sensei Warren. He is taking care of his wife full time. He is a model example of what you do for the people you love when they need you the most. I made some homemade blueberry muffins, some turkey burgers, salmon burgers, and fresh cooked broccoli and zucchini. … Continue reading “Kindness”
