I've recently started to seriously think about grading for my black belt (yikes!!!) and have decided that my goal is to grade next year. It is strange how this happened for me so suddenly. Black Belt grading has been in the back of my mind for the past few years, but until recently I was still thinking it would be another 2 or 3 years away.
So what changed? I think the biggest change for me has been joining the team again this year and then all the effort I have been putting into the requirements. The momentum and growth that I have been experiencing has inspired me and I feel now is the time to continue pushing myself and ride the wave.
A week ago Logan and I went through most of the Black Belt fitness test to see where I was at and get a feel for everything. The chin ups and flex arm hang are my nemesis. Kind of like the box jump for Ms. Ferris. I'm standing on the stool, holding onto the bar and practically freeze. Just can't seem to make my body do anything. Oh well, results were recorded and now I have a starting point to improve upon. Some results were better than expected and others were not surprising at all. The plan is to run through the fitness test every 2 weeks to help build endurance, track improvement and work on technique.
I am slowly starting to figure out what works best for me regarding extra training. I've started using a blank calendar that I fill in each day with the stretches, punches, horse stance and kicks, etc. Right now I am mostly working on stuff from the fitness test and then throwing in some things from the Livestream video lessons and random other stuff that pops into my head. Recording everything onto the calendar helps me to see what I am doing, how often and where any gaps may be. And I am finding that there is a higher level of engagement and enjoyment with what I'm doing.
This nicer weather as we head into the summer months is going to make it challenging to stay motivated and train consistently. I may even have to start getting up earlier. Yikes! Maybe not the 5 AM club, but possibly a 6 AM club?
Namaste
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