Back in the groove!

There are a couple of things I would like to talk about this week.

1) I have to admit that the last week was a tough one as far as training goes. I had injured my shoulder about 2 weeks ago and therefore had to modify my training. Not long after that I hurt my hip as well. Needless to say it was a tough week to train not only physically but mentally as well. I am sure that everyone has gone through a similar experience but it was tough to find motivation and I ended up not going to class on Monday. I'm not sure why but it was like I just did'nt have it in me. Looking back, I should have gone because as soon as class would have started the negative feelings would have dissapeared. It's funny how it seems like its the Kung Fu that your trying to avoid yet its the Kung Fu that picks you up.

2) We have started the renovations on the Kwoon early again this year as there is a lot of work to be done. This is something that I really enjoy doing as it makes going to the Kwoon easier because when you are there you can look around and think "hey I did that". It gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment knowing that you are not only making the Kwoon better to train in for yourself but also for your training mates. I hope everyone gets a chance to participate in some way or another. Even though it takes a lot of time and hard work that you have to somehow squeeze in around your training and your other commitments (like family and work),I look at it as part of my training because after all Kung Fu means hard work.

3) Today was the first day of starting the Rushfit training program. I have to tell you that it was an eye opener. It only took 45 minutes to cmplete but by the end of it I was exhausted, sore and feeling great. I decided to do it first thing in the morning as that way I could gauratee that I would not miss a day. Even though it has only been 1 day, I feel better about my training than I have in a while. It is good to know that no matter what happens, you have already put in some training time in for that day. I will keep updating my progress as I go through the program.

Kevin Lindstrom
Student UBBT member
UBBT 8
Silent River Kung Fu
Onoway, Alberta, Canada