# Lockdown Routine

- Link: https://brianejohns.com/2020/04/26/blog-lockdown-routine/
- Published: 2020-04-26T10:00:00-04:00
- Author: Brian Johns

To my martial arts friends, how have you kept your martial arts training since the
[lockdowns](https://brianejohns.com/2020/03/30/blog-under-lockdown-part-2/) started?

Here is a list of what I’ve done:

 1.  Shoot YouTube videos on [solo training](https://brianejohns.com/2020/04/06/blog-solo-training/)
     tips;
 2.  [Bodyweight exercises](https://brianejohns.com/2012/05/07/blog-bodyweight-exercises/);
 3.  Modern Arnis empty hand anyos;
 4.  Modern Arnis cane anyos;
 5.  Chung Do Kwan TKD kata;
 6.  Solo stick training;
 7.  Reviewing Modern Arnis videos;
 8.  Watching martial arts videos on YouTube for different viewpoints;
 9.  Going for walks in the neighbourhood; and
 10. Yardwork.

How about you? What kind of training are you doing? Is anything different from my
list?

Now, some of my activity is limited somewhat by my cranky right hip. When a kata
requires me to kick with the right leg, I can only lift my leg, at most, 6 inches
off the ground before the hip pain gets in the way. Consequently, I skip the kick
and just step into the next section. Anyway, this is my main limitation when it 
comes to training. That said, having a cranky hip sucks.

In any case, [solo training](https://brianejohns.com//2020/04/06/solo-training/)
is a great way to polish your martial skills. Now, it’s not the same as partner 
training. I get that. But your skillset will deteriorate if you don’t engage in 
solo training. Be consistent with it! I’ve been doing some form of solo training
six days a week and giving myself a mental and physical break every Sunday. Hopefully,
we will all emerge from the lockdown with our martial arts skills being reasonably
sharp. We’ll see.

## In addition, a good portion of each weekday is taken up by planning, rehearsing, and shooting my solo tutorial videos. I have to tell you, I enjoy doing them! I enjoy the entire creative process.

The post-video shoot involves editing the video and adding the appropriate titles.
After uploading the video on YouTube, the final step is to caption them, which can
be labour-intensive.

One benefit of being sheltered in place is that I have had to get creative in developing
solo training drills. Thus far, you have seen primarily based on what I regularly
cover with my students. It’s getting harder coming up with new ideas, but I have
not run out of them yet! All that said, I miss teaching [classes](https://brianejohns.com/2015/03/23/blog-5-easy-ways-to-learn-in-class/)!

## Over to you, what kind of training are you doing while in lockdown?

Below are two of my favourite videos from the last couple of weeks. Enjoy! 🙂

If you are not able to view the video, click [here](https://youtu.be/vqMOIloGBxo).

Notice a theme in these two videos? Sensitivity and stickiness is a topic that I
often cover in my pre-quarantine classes. I hope that my students are doing these
drills regularly!

If you are not able to view the video, click [here](https://youtu.be/8fjnYFcHtyE).

## Additional Reading

 * [Under Lockdown, Part 2](https://brianejohns.com/2020/03/30/blog-under-lockdown-part-2/)
 * [Bamboo Shoots](https://brianejohns.com/2010/01/04/blog-bamboo-shoots/)
 * [The Third Lockdown](https://brianejohns.com/2021/04/19/blog-the-third-lockdown/)
 * [Master Chuck Gauss Seminar Review](https://brianejohns.com/2008/11/12/blog-master-chuck-gauss-seminar-review/)
 * [4 Ways To Set Up Your Opponent](https://brianejohns.com/2021/05/31/blog-4-ways-to-set-up-your-opponent/)

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