For the last 2 weeks I have been very committed to increasing my conditioning level and the results are great. Last night I decided to switch to forms, which I have neglected for the most part for the last 2 weeks, and the effects were devastating. I have lost so much in 2 weeks in forms.
Forms will be a priority this week, and every day up to grading, and I am confident they will recover. My learning is to practice forms every day and surround this activity with conditioning, techniques, cirriculum review, and my 5 individual techniques. The key will be to balance my training in all areas including some family time.
Have a great training week!
Allan Gamble
Monday, August 29, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Don't Give Up
I have been working for the past month on my 5th choregraphed technique which includes a flying arm bar. I have practiced this with multiple partners and until today, I have landed many times on my head or back. Each time the technique failed I would go back to the beginning watching videos and discuss the step-by-step specifics with others. Very slowly, and maybe a little concussed, I have been able to piece this together and now have the technique basics in place. Until today, I was at a point of giving up and moving on to a different technique. Just this morning I was able to successfully comlete the techniques with Mr. Young and he deserves much credit as we have been working on this for some time.
Here is my learning;
Never give up on something that is important to you.
Seek the advice of others.
Walk through the specifics many times with your partner before trying physically.
The path to success will include many obstacles and failure points.
Succeeding at something you have worked very hard for is very rewarding.
Have a great training week!
Allan Gamble
Here is my learning;
Never give up on something that is important to you.
Seek the advice of others.
Walk through the specifics many times with your partner before trying physically.
The path to success will include many obstacles and failure points.
Succeeding at something you have worked very hard for is very rewarding.
Have a great training week!
Allan Gamble
Friday, August 12, 2011
Inspiration from Others
This past Wednesday, I had an opportunity to lead a board breaking drill in our Kung Fu morning class. Each student chose a specific technique and we practiced three elements which were form, vector, and releasing chi. At the end of the drill each student had an opportunity to break a board. Everyone broke their board and it was inspiring to see, as many had not broken a board previously. Having an opportunity to see your training partners and fellow students break through a barrier or complete something for the first time is very inspiring!! Have a great training week!
Allan Gamble
Allan Gamble
Thursday, August 4, 2011
August Planning
Hello, here is my detailed plan for August. When I write thing down through blogging, I have them in front of me top of mind, and I am on the path to success. This blogging is working for me.
I will maintain my physical fitness level and do more running (windsprints and distance) to increase quickness and endurance.
I will do pull ups every night.
I will eat right and lose the last 4 pounds I have committed to.
I will practice and fine tune my 5 personal unique and original applications choreographed with a partner.
I will review and practice all yellow to brown requirements in our cirriculum including forms.
That is if for now, have fun!
Allan Gamble
I will maintain my physical fitness level and do more running (windsprints and distance) to increase quickness and endurance.
I will do pull ups every night.
I will eat right and lose the last 4 pounds I have committed to.
I will practice and fine tune my 5 personal unique and original applications choreographed with a partner.
I will review and practice all yellow to brown requirements in our cirriculum including forms.
That is if for now, have fun!
Allan Gamble
A Good Read
I am not a person who reads a lot of books but I did take a recommendation from Sifu Brinker to read a book entitled Peace is Every Step, written by Thick Nhat Hanh.
As I started reading the book I became very enlightened as to the simplicity of being mindful in life and the connection we should have and appreciate to our planet earth. I am at the very infancy to understanding the concept of meditation and this book has helped me tremendously. The greatest gift in this book for me is the summarization near the end of the book called the "Fourteen Precepts of the Order of Interbeing". All of these make sense to me, more than any other guiding faith or previous learning I have. I will quote the first Precept from the book to provide a flavor:
1. Do not be idolatous about or bound to any doctrine, theory, or idealology. All systems of thought are guiding means; they are not absolute truth.
This is a great book and I will recommend it to everyone I know. It has helped me a great deal with my individual spirituality, well being, family and friends, and kung fu training. Have a great training week!
Allan Gamble
As I started reading the book I became very enlightened as to the simplicity of being mindful in life and the connection we should have and appreciate to our planet earth. I am at the very infancy to understanding the concept of meditation and this book has helped me tremendously. The greatest gift in this book for me is the summarization near the end of the book called the "Fourteen Precepts of the Order of Interbeing". All of these make sense to me, more than any other guiding faith or previous learning I have. I will quote the first Precept from the book to provide a flavor:
1. Do not be idolatous about or bound to any doctrine, theory, or idealology. All systems of thought are guiding means; they are not absolute truth.
This is a great book and I will recommend it to everyone I know. It has helped me a great deal with my individual spirituality, well being, family and friends, and kung fu training. Have a great training week!
Allan Gamble
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