Nice to have some help

Since this year has started I have been very fortunate to have my wife Judi aid in my day to day routine. Our routine has evolved over the past few months and will radically change in the next few that’s for sure. What has helped is her understanding that I need time each day to dedicate to my routine and training. Today was a great example as we were finished doing our grocery shopping and heading home. We were expecting company this evening and I had a few things to take care of, she made a point of saying I should put these things off for later since I still have to get my training in. She was right that these trivial things could wait and my O.C.D. tends to take over from time to time. I can’t say enough of how much this helps me continue forward with a coach in my corner letting me put in the time and pursue my goals. I have no doubt in the near future I will have to adapt again and am thankful that she will understand and help in continuing down the road. Sifu Bryant

Balance

Over the course of the last few weeks I have continually been working on my weapons form, specifically the nunchuks. I have found that I have needed to slow down segments to get the proper vectors and let the weapon do the work as opposed to myself. I have broken down certain components of the form to concentrate on and then build out from there. I have to admit some days it just doesn’t come easy, I have found that is the time to walk away for a few minutes to clear my head and then come back to it slower and more relaxed. If there is anything to learn its patience and persistence, small changes can make a big difference. I recently found this video of a bike rider in Scotland. The cinematography is great but what I took away from it was his persistence. You have to fall A LOT to get these sequences right. As the saying goes don’t let fear and common sense stop you. Think about how much of a connection this guy has with his bike, it’s an extension of him knowing its balance and centre. At one point in the film you see him taking a drink and can actually see his arms bruised up from falling and getting banged up. Yup dedication to what you love. Way Back Home Sifu Bryant

Slow and steady

These weeks fly by so quick, had another good week, a little behind in my pushups/situps but am catching up. Have been working with my nunchuks and still taking time to get the flow going. I have been pushing too hard on the form and decided this weekend to start back to a few segments of the form to get down before moving on. Definitely trying to slow it down and get the proper angles and sequences down right which is challenging. Now that I am working on this form more often, I find it feels sloppy and choppy, sometimes I'm just forcing it too much I think. Sometimes I just need to walk away for a minute to let it soak in. Progress, slow inch by inch. Sifu Bryant