Some updates

 Today I felt like writing about some updates.  Last week I wasn't feeling great mentally and I let that mental state affect my training.  I didn't stop training but I wasn't training at my normal level.  One thing that resonated with me was something Sifu Brinker said during one of our meetings.  He made mention that some of us would be struggling one week into the Year of the Ox.  Well that was me but what surprised me is that it's only one week in.  For some reason I was thinking that we were a significant way into the year and I was starting to feel some pressure on my preparation for my grading.  What's really interesting is that once I realized that, I started to feel much better about where I am.  I have to be careful to not get too complacent with my training either.  I just need to ensure that I know where I am and where I'm heading.

The I Ho Chuan meeting this Thursday and the Saturday brown belt meeting was also a massive help to me.  It was great to hear and see everyone on the team.  Listening to everyone share where they are and how helpful everyone is to one an other is such a motivating factor.  I also realized that I need to schedule "one on ones" which for some reason I resisted.

I'm really enjoying the Saturday fitness class that Sifu Thomson is holding.  When I think back to years past the Saturday fitness class was such a HUGE reason for being in great shape.  I'm not a fan of cardio but Sifu Thomson found a routine that made it "cough cough"....... enjoyable.  

Finally this afternoon the Kohuts, Bjorkquist's and myself (with my my wife) ran through the kicks and punch portion of the black belt fitness exam.  Tons of work is needed but I really enjoy getting together as a group, cheering each other on and seeing the (in my case) minute progress lol!  

So if I'm going to tie a bow on all of this, engagement is the key.  Even when I don't feel like being engaged, I have to find the ways to keep engaging.  We have a great group of people that I absolutely love training with and they are the keys to success!

Mr. Repay