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Countdown to Shodan: One proud lady owner of a.....
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A blog to plan, document and analyse my training as I countdown to my karate shodan grading in 2011. Monday, 13 June 2011. One proud lady owner of a. You know, I can hardly believe that what was such a huge mountain in front of me only 24 hours ago is now behind me! Dan grade of shukokai Karate-Do in recognition of the degree of excellence achieved in the study of the art.” Who me? It was a good day, a positive day. We had an early start, up at 6.00am and out of the house by 8.00. We had an h...The rest ...
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Countdown to Shodan: The benefits of training solo...
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A blog to plan, document and analyse my training as I countdown to my karate shodan grading in 2011. Wednesday, 23 March 2011. The benefits of training solo. So what things can you do on your own that will enhance your overall performance of your marital art? Here's my top ten list of solo training activities:. Sparring combinations can be worked either against the air or against a heavy bag. Working it solo is a great chance to put together new combinations or practice old favourites. Obviously ...If yo...
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Countdown to Shodan: Training Aims
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A blog to plan, document and analyse my training as I countdown to my karate shodan grading in 2011. These are my training aims as I see them at the start of this intense training programme. They may be subject to adjustments as I reflect on and review the programme from time to time. Currently they are very subjective but I will attempt to make them more objective in due course. SueC. 1 To improve general fitness in terms of increased:. Endurance - target: to shadow box constantly for 20 minutes. To con...
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Countdown to Shodan: Fitness Program
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A blog to plan, document and analyse my training as I countdown to my karate shodan grading in 2011. FITNESS DRILLS AND EXERCISE PROGRAM. Endurance and speed training drills set 1 = E. 1 set = 5min). Kicking drills: Front kick, Roundhouse kick, Side kick, Back kick drill (1 set = 10 of each kick on each leg). Partial rep shadow sparring (1 set = 10 reps eacg of chosen kick and punch, both sides). Endurance and speed training drills set 2 = E. Sparring combinations against bag. 1 set = 10 reps each arm).
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Countdown to Shodan: Sports Massage - ouch!
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A blog to plan, document and analyse my training as I countdown to my karate shodan grading in 2011. Tuesday, 24 May 2011. Sports Massage - ouch! I have a recurring quads injury in my right thigh. This 'pulled muscle' injury goes back about 8 weeks now and keeps getting better and then recurring again. It recurred again last week and has bothered me a lot during the last 3 karate classes. Anyway, I have just returned from this sports massage and I can confirm that it is not for the faint hearted! He was ...
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Countdown to Shodan: April 2011
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A blog to plan, document and analyse my training as I countdown to my karate shodan grading in 2011. Thursday, 28 April 2011. Training review - flowing kata! I've managed to get back to some useful training this week. There has been no karate classes at all this week due to the Easter break (and my instructor enjoying a break in Tuscany) so it has seemed even more important to do some training at home. So doing it this way has given me more practice. However, it is still important to do the kata with...
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Countdown to Shodan: Push Up Challenge
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A blog to plan, document and analyse my training as I countdown to my karate shodan grading in 2011. I started the Push Up challenge after a reader recommended it to me - see Push Ups - the challenge. To see how the Push Up challenge works go to: One Hundred Push Ups.com. Here are my results:. MAX PUSHUPS IN LAST SET. TOTAL PUSH UPS COMPLETED. Decide to drop down to easier column. Decide to continue with same column. Failed test - needed 45 to move on. Will repeat week 5 again. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Countdown to Shodan: The countdown has ended.....
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A blog to plan, document and analyse my training as I countdown to my karate shodan grading in 2011. Wednesday, 15 June 2011. The countdown has ended. First I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who has sent me their comments and congratulations following my shodan success. I really appreciate the support and advice many of you have given me regarding my preparations for black belt testing and I have taken on board many of the things that you have said to me. My success is also your success. Hi Cha...
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Countdown to Shodan: Some nutritional advice needed...
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A blog to plan, document and analyse my training as I countdown to my karate shodan grading in 2011. Thursday, 9 June 2011. Some nutritional advice needed. I'm wondering if anyone can give me some advice about what food/drink supplies I should take with me on my grading? I will take plenty of water, but what about a flask of coffee or energy drinks? My appetite may be suppressed during the grading due to adrenaline levels but I know I must eat something. I'd really appreciate your advice and suggestions.
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Countdown to Shodan: Training progress - getting a little overwhelmed!
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A blog to plan, document and analyse my training as I countdown to my karate shodan grading in 2011. Wednesday, 6 April 2011. Training progress - getting a little overwhelmed! I'm not too worried that I'm not doing any fitness training at home because sensei has us doing a fair bit in the classes. Most classes we have 2 or 3 rounds of push ups, sit ups, burpees, star jumps, straight leg raising etc, as well as some stretching exercises so I'm still doing that kind of stuff. 6 April 2011 at 08:13. If I ma...
