Five Reasons to Suspend Martial Arts Training
Martial arts training demands unwavering dedication, akin to committing to a lifelong contract. It entails an arduous journey whereby martial artists meticulously refine their skills, contorting their bodies into extraordinary poses through years of practice. Moreover, they skillfully navigate the delicate balance between training, work,…
It’s Now or Never!
Being 58 years old, I want to do more than recover from the surgery. Settling for a recovery to the baseline would not be satisfactory to me. So I want to take advantage of this opportunity and rebuild myself from the ground up. It’s now…
5 Essential Tips for a Successful Hip Replacement Recovery
Hip replacement surgery is a major procedure that requires a significant amount of recovery time. As many know, this is a very common procedure for martial artists. I’ve lost count of the number of martial arts colleagues who have had their hips replaced. It is…
Amazing Recovery…..So Far
As many of you know, I had a right hip replacement done ten days ago. Since then, the recovery has been amazing. The surgical pain and muscle soreness have steadily gone down. A few days ago, I shifted from a walker to a cane. I…
Becoming the Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man was one of my favourite shows growing up in the 1970s. I also loved the spin-off, The Bionic Woman. I confess that I had a crush on Lindsay Wagner, who played Jaime Sommers, the Bionic Woman. 🙂 Anyway, I watched…
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all of you! I know that it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. As some of you know, my wife and I moved into my mother-in-law’s house three years ago. While she is still quite independent, she occasionally needs our assistance….
Back From A Long Needed Vacation!
A Relaxing Week! This will be a short post as I just returned from my vacation a couple of days ago. If you are not able to view this video, click here. Honestly, I needed the break, and this location is perfect. I read a…
Look in the Mirror. You Are Your Own Worst Enemy
“You are your own worst enemy” is a lesson I learned in the 8th grade. While in the 8th grade (1978), I played for the U.L. Light Junior High School football team in Barberton, Ohio, a town of 28,000. Our rival, Highland Junior High School,…
A Freaking Blast at the Michigan Camp
I attended the annual Michigan Camp in Monroe, Michigan this past weekend. To say that I had a blast is an understatement. I had not seen many of my friends since the 2019 Arnisfest in Chicago. The US-Canada border was closed from March 2020 until…
The Geezer Phase of Being A Martial Artist
Last Friday, I had back-to-back private lessons with a pair of brothers. As always, I was active with them, pushing them hard and expanding their martial horizons. I had a lot of fun with them. However, the aftermath was brutal. My right hip became quite…