Tomorrow is Canada day and we are doing a bunch of demos throughout the day. This is a huge commitment by the team but it should be a lot of fun.
This got me to thinking about where I am at this year compared to the last four and I have to admit that this is the best one so far.
I feel more engaged than ever, I am in the best shape I have been in years and every week is better than the last.
What is the biggest difference this year? It has all been about where I am at mentally. I want to succeed and I quit making excuses to myself and my teammates.
This year has been great and it's all due to the support of the team. Thanks everyone.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Demos
The demo on Saturday was absolutely amazing. The audience was fantastic and they really appreciated what they were seeing.
For those of you that were not there, you missed an amazing day and I hope that you will be there for the next demo which is on July 1st.
Anxiety is always a part of public performing and I still get nervous. That is part of the experience and once you are finished, it all goes away and you are left feeling like you have accomplished something great.
I hope to see more of the team at Canada day.
For those of you that were not there, you missed an amazing day and I hope that you will be there for the next demo which is on July 1st.
Anxiety is always a part of public performing and I still get nervous. That is part of the experience and once you are finished, it all goes away and you are left feeling like you have accomplished something great.
I hope to see more of the team at Canada day.
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Only 3,000 a Day
Over the last few weeks, I have been doing a workout routine at home. the goal of this was to improve my conditioning and to get back into shape. The program has been going well but I decided to step it up.
My new goal was to burn 3,000 calories per day everyday. The first week, I made it 5 days out of the seven which I was disappointed in. Last week which was week two, I achieved my goal of 3,000 calories everyday. I didn't think it would be that hard, but on non Kung Fu days after sitting at a desk all day, it takes a lot of work.
Along with the calorie burn, we have changed our eating habits to healthier choices for both meals and snacks (more fruit and veggies). My average calorie intake is down to 1,500-1,800 calories per day. This combined with the exercise has made a huge impact as I feel more energetic and I am sleeping better at night.
This week, I am again aiming for 3,000 calories per day with the same average intake of 1,600 calories. I have getting closer to where I feel I need to be and once I get there, I plan to maintain it.
P.S. Weight loss after 12 weeks is 20 pounds.
My new goal was to burn 3,000 calories per day everyday. The first week, I made it 5 days out of the seven which I was disappointed in. Last week which was week two, I achieved my goal of 3,000 calories everyday. I didn't think it would be that hard, but on non Kung Fu days after sitting at a desk all day, it takes a lot of work.
Along with the calorie burn, we have changed our eating habits to healthier choices for both meals and snacks (more fruit and veggies). My average calorie intake is down to 1,500-1,800 calories per day. This combined with the exercise has made a huge impact as I feel more energetic and I am sleeping better at night.
This week, I am again aiming for 3,000 calories per day with the same average intake of 1,600 calories. I have getting closer to where I feel I need to be and once I get there, I plan to maintain it.
P.S. Weight loss after 12 weeks is 20 pounds.
Monday, June 6, 2016
Bench II
On Saturday after the parade, the I Ho Chuan team performed a lion dance and demo at Rotary park. We have been working on our forms for just over 3 months now and have had to perform them in class but this was the first "performance".
This was the perfect place to do them as it most mostly just the team there with a few spectators. No pressure and just a lot of fun.
Leading up to the demo, I planned on performing the first form I practiced (I call it bench I) as that's what I have performed in class and so that's I decided I should do. I have been working on a longer, more elaborate form with my bench (Bench II) but have never "performed it" yet. 5 minutes before the demo I decided to do Bench II instead. This way, I could not talk myself out of it and what better place to try it out than there.
I was a bit nervous but made it through and now I will continue to work on making it better. Maybe soon I can add my flip that is supposed to start the form.
This was the perfect place to do them as it most mostly just the team there with a few spectators. No pressure and just a lot of fun.
Leading up to the demo, I planned on performing the first form I practiced (I call it bench I) as that's what I have performed in class and so that's I decided I should do. I have been working on a longer, more elaborate form with my bench (Bench II) but have never "performed it" yet. 5 minutes before the demo I decided to do Bench II instead. This way, I could not talk myself out of it and what better place to try it out than there.
I was a bit nervous but made it through and now I will continue to work on making it better. Maybe soon I can add my flip that is supposed to start the form.
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Workout Again. Yeah!
A few weeks back, I had mentioned that I started to work out at home to increase my conditioning and to improve my overall fitness level. Two weeks ago I finished the 8 week program but I still didn't feel like I had accomplished what I wanted to. For these and another couple of reasons, I decided to start the program again.
While I admit that my conditioning has improved and I feel a lot better overall, I know I can do more. Why subject myself to this? I feel like I need to so I can improve my skills as a martial artist. Another reason is its something I feel I need to do for my overall health as well.
Along with a workout, I have added cardio sessions and stretching. The biggest change however has been from being more conscious of what I eat and how much. These changes have had a dramatic effect and in the last 8 weeks I have lost 14 pounds. I feel better than I have in years and I am motivated to continue to get to where I want to be.
As an added bonus, my wife has started doing cardio sessions while I work out and she has also started to do some of the workouts. This is another great motivator for me as it is something we can do together.
While I admit that my conditioning has improved and I feel a lot better overall, I know I can do more. Why subject myself to this? I feel like I need to so I can improve my skills as a martial artist. Another reason is its something I feel I need to do for my overall health as well.
Along with a workout, I have added cardio sessions and stretching. The biggest change however has been from being more conscious of what I eat and how much. These changes have had a dramatic effect and in the last 8 weeks I have lost 14 pounds. I feel better than I have in years and I am motivated to continue to get to where I want to be.
As an added bonus, my wife has started doing cardio sessions while I work out and she has also started to do some of the workouts. This is another great motivator for me as it is something we can do together.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Pandamonium
I have noticed a lot of people commenting or blogging about how they were not engaged enough with Pandamonium this year. I am curious as to how they have come to that mindset. The following are what I think may be some of the reasons.
1) They did not get any donations or they did not get enough donations in their mind.
2) They did not promote the event or any of the charities.
3) They were unable to attend the day of.
4) They don't support the event.
#4 is the one I think most likely as I think we all see the good one or more of the charities are doing and believe we should help them. Also, I don't think they would call this a lack of engagement nor would they blog about it.
We did not reach our goal this year, but it was a great day at Silent River Kung Fu. Lets try and remember the good and focus on making next years even more successful.
1) They did not get any donations or they did not get enough donations in their mind.
2) They did not promote the event or any of the charities.
3) They were unable to attend the day of.
4) They don't support the event.
#4 is the one I think most likely as I think we all see the good one or more of the charities are doing and believe we should help them. Also, I don't think they would call this a lack of engagement nor would they blog about it.
We did not reach our goal this year, but it was a great day at Silent River Kung Fu. Lets try and remember the good and focus on making next years even more successful.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
1 to 100.
I tried to convey to the intermediate class last Wednesday what it was like to go to Alabama. It was difficult to try and put into words but I hope I was able to get the message across.
The whole point of this, was to help them see the importance of Pandamonium. We were able to make a huge difference to the people of Mobile, Alabama. The thing to realize, is that we have the same ability to do that here. I hope what I was trying to convey to the class came through and if I inspired one person to care then that would be a success. How is that a success? Hopefully they will inspire one person to care and then that person will do the same and so on. If that continues, before you now it, there will be 100 people who care and imagine the charges 100 people could make instead of 1.
The whole point of this, was to help them see the importance of Pandamonium. We were able to make a huge difference to the people of Mobile, Alabama. The thing to realize, is that we have the same ability to do that here. I hope what I was trying to convey to the class came through and if I inspired one person to care then that would be a success. How is that a success? Hopefully they will inspire one person to care and then that person will do the same and so on. If that continues, before you now it, there will be 100 people who care and imagine the charges 100 people could make instead of 1.
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