This was the week! I was finally able to return to black belt classes in person after being away for five weeks. Attending classes has always been a priority for me so five weeks is a long time away. Being sick sucks.
There was a part of me that was missing classes and yet comfort and rest became my priority, which also fueled the excuses to stay away. As symptoms decreased and I continued to feel better, there was no longer a valid reason to not go to class this week.
At the start of Tuesdays class I was unsure of where my energy level was at or how rusty my forms would be. There were two things that stood out for me during that first class back.
1. Forms- With my head in the game, I focused on the form we were doing. I remember thinking as I was going through the form how surprisingly good it felt. There were moments of flow and intensity at times. There were also a few sticky spots, but I didn’t feel stuck. They were noted and I moved on. Looking back now, I realize that I had let go of any expectations and allowed myself to be in the moment.
2. Bag Kicks- I definitely had lower expectations and less confidence with kicks. My technique, power and speed all need to be addressed while working on a bag. Definitely a hole in my training and skill level that are in need of some care and attention.
So what did I do after class? I went to the Kwoon the following morning to get some practice in and to also start to rebuild a healthy training routine. And I have some thoughts/plans for the coming year.
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