Our annual break-a-thon often causes me stress and anxiety leading up to the day of the event. Somehow when the time arrives though, most of the anxiety disappears and I find myself enjoying the class. Instead of worrying about possibilities and outcomes, I become engaged in the moment. It's as if a switch has been flipped and it's now game time.
I love the camaraderie with fellow students and instructors during this event. We are all putting ourselves out there to some degree, applying our skill and knowledge and supporting and cheering each other on.
I almost didn't bring out my wood boards that night to try, but thankfully after using mostly re-breakable boards I decided to go for it and I'm so glad I did. The feel and sound that comes with breaking a wood board is a beautiful thing.
My goal for next year is to go into the break-a-thon feeling a sense of excitement and confidence in myself. Breaking boards once a year isn't enough to get me to that point. Too much time passes in between and so I'm thinking of adding board breaks as a personal goal for next year.
Totals
Push ups & Sit ups: 1120/31770
Hand form: 16/427
Weapon form: 12/448
KM: 73/1214
AOK: 48/1068
Sparring: 5/164
Blogs: 1/40
Yoga: 30/20 hrs
Tai Chi: 21/571
MM:45/819
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