Taking A Break From Pumping Iron: I’ll Be Back!
As many of you know, I returned to the gym in June after sufficiently recovering from my hip replacement surgery. First, my sessions at the gym from June to August were experimental in the sense that I tried out different lifting routines. I finally settled…
Friday Recommendation #20
Quick background: Sonny Sison produced the well-known FMA documentary “Bladed Hand” several years ago, which was widely acclaimed. He has long been involved in the entertainment industry. As evidenced by the interview below, he has studied various styles of FMAs. The interview touches on topics…
The Importance of Grinding!
In this day and age of the McDonald’s drive-through instant gratification culture, I feel the importance of grinding our way through life has been lost in the shuffle. To be clear, I believe in grinding through any problem, obstacle or challenge. To me, it’s the…
Complicated Drills Are A Waste Of Time!
I recently watched a martial arts video on YouTube where an instructor demonstrated a rather complicated drill. In this post, I discuss the downside of overly complicated drills. I understand that I don’t have all the information about the video. The instructor may have performed…
Friday Recommendation #17
Muttering to myself: “Damn it! I can’t execute this technique. I suck!” Newsflash: Nearly all of us have struggled with martial arts for various reasons. Maybe it’s a technique. Or it’s a difficult training partner. Work interferes with your training. If so, watch the below…
Back From the Cottage!
This will be a short post as I returned from our annual cottage week a few days ago. Check out the beautiful scenery in the short video below. As usual, I had a great time there. I read a few books, hung out with family…
Killer Pushing and Pulling Exercises
I recently decided to switch things up and revamp my lifting routine for my 400-day challenge. I wanted to emphasize targeting different muscle groups and improving my martial arts performance. One of the key changes I made was focusing more on pushing and pulling movements….
A Great Michigan Camp
This weekend, I attended the Annual Michigan Modern Arnis Camp in Southgate (outside of Detroit). I had a phenomenal time reconnecting with old friends and making new ones, and of course, the training was phenomenal. I went into this camp wondering how my hip would…
400 Day Countdown to 60!
The 400-day countdown to my 60th birthday begins on August 7, 2023. Some may ask, “Why on earth are you doing this?” and “What are you doing during this countdown?“ The simple answer is that I am goal-oriented and need a goal RIGHT NOW. The…
Friday Recommendation #13
Given the overwhelming gravity of yesterday’s post, I’ve concluded that today’s post requires a touch of humour. So, brace yourselves for a hilarious ride! Check out the video below! If you are not able to view this video, go to here. Captain James T. Kirk,…