I was always direct with my feedback, saying what I think (in a nice way) and not hiding my thoughts. This also how I like to get feedback. Direct, to the point without any mixed messages.
I will tell you what I think about you. Please tell me what you think about me.
There are lots of thing I like doing in Kung Fu. But I think what I like the most is joint manipulation. Simple but powerful. Utilize common sense, physics and mental all together.
With my back issues, my biggest challenge has always been takedowns and shoulder rolls.
I can do one or two but more than that is a recipe for disaster.
So I have to be smart with my training an mentally practice what physically I cannot.
My favourite time of the day is mornings. This has changed from the past where I liked evenings better.
Now I like the energy and motivation I usually have in the morning. But what is crucial for me is to get enough sleep hours.
Dogs. Dogs. Dogs.
Endless love. And great for active life style. Being with dogs makes me relaxed. So much fun playing and being with dogs.
What was the other thing?
Another wave, another coming back to the Kwoon. This one was one I was waiting for.
I had enough with training and teaching from home. First few classes this week at the Kwoon and it feels so much better.
I like teaching and helping others learn.
My favourite spot at home is outside on a nice day where I can see the trees, listen to the birds and hopefully see some wildlife- mostly squirrels…
Few years back I made my "100" bucket list. Things I wanted to do and things I wanted to have. I ended up having less than 20 - could not think of other things I wanted. And I actually did or got most of these... So I guess I am pretty lucky and happy with what I accomplished and got.
Last weekend my project had a major go live. Months of work all funnelled into one point of time. Hours of preparation was put into this and for the most part it was successful.
But we somehow forgot or maybe she’d something that we shouldn’t have. It was and still is mitigated so it will be fine but it wasn’t perfect.
In the days after I kept asking myself how did we miss it. Why couldn’t we catch it all before the go live.
And then last Thursday a student asked me - how do you fit everything in your training? And the answer was simple. I don’t. It is impossible to train 24x7. And it is impossible to fit it all in a week or even a month.
Focusing on the important staff and applying knowledge from one aspect of training to another is key. Staying engaged. Focused. Motivated.
