by Gene Crawford | Apr 16, 2013
We started class off with a full set of kicks. I felt much better than the last full set we did last Wednesday. I felt lose and balanced. Then we kicked into gear doing some fast paced self-defense. Throw, back breaker, two are takedown and punch from horse stance. The two arm takedown feels like you’re getting your elbow ripped open. 🙂
Hit the gym at noon today for a good 2 hour set of heavy weights/olympic lifts and mit work with kicks on the kick-shield.
Good full day. I need many more of days like this.
by Gene Crawford | Mar 18, 2013
Today’s class was all self-defense. Back Breaker and Throw from Horse Stance (Kiba Dachi) were the two forms for me. I quite enjoyed it, got tossed around and played uki for the other students as they practiced their green belt self-defense forms.
The highlight of the day was; when I lined up against Sensei, he informed me that he really liked me but if I missed and kicked him below the belt he would kick me through the back wall. I love this man and I love this class so much!
by Gene Crawford | Jan 28, 2013
Back in action! Have been out of class and workouts for 5 days, being sick is the pits. It feels good to burn some carbs though.
Had a pretty decent class. It was a self-defense review of the first 2 sets. I was super cold and unfocused since it had been almost a week without any real activity but by the end of class I was feeling decent again. Then hit the gym for some plyo work and kickboxing drills for an hour and a half.
*whew*
Tomorrow I have a one hour private lesson scheduled with Sensei, looking forward to it immensely!
by Gene Crawford | Jan 10, 2013
Nice class today. No warm up, we went straight into self defense practice. I had a nice long class focusing on working with a person. It’s difficult to break apart each move into tiny details and really get it right. I love these afternoon classes, there are two green belts and a blue belt that basically help me along.
Went to the gym with Giovanni after and hit up a monster workout. My energy and intensity was great. We did some kick-boxing work after for about 45 minutes with longer 3 minute rounds. That extra minute and intensity really makes a difference.
by Gene Crawford | Dec 10, 2012
Today’s class was another review of self-defense steps. The first set and second set. It’s amazing how it all changes from practicing in the air to on a real person. Firs up though was working on kicks. I did so many half round kicks today i’m going to be sore until next class for sure. The half round is my weakness right now, must be able to do 50 on each side with good balance. Much work to be done.
