Don’t Skip Recovery Days
Too much training does come with a cost; one usually paid in torn muscles, loose joints, and an overall feeling of fatigue. So here is a friendly reminder….
Reflecting on the Year that Was to Prepare for the Year to Come
Those of you that have followed my articles over the past year know that I’ve taken a deeper look into the mental side of our Kung Fu training. Surprise! This is what it was all leading toward.
Focus Point #4: Coach Yourself
As instructors we can only do so much to move you along your Kung Fu journey. There is much that needs to be done while we’re not looking, both inside and outside of the Kwoon.
Focus Point #3: Train As If It Were Real
At its core Kung Fu stems from an incredibly practical place, a need to defend oneself. It is important to remember that every movement we practice while training has some real-world application.
Focus Point #2: Healthy Competition
Let’s continue to explore the four Focus Points, with Focus Point #2: The Concept of Healthy Competition—with yourself.