Changes

I received the results from my MRI and I need surgery. I have a torn rotator cuff and a torn labrum.

The bad news is that even under the best circumstances, I'm likely not going to get surgery in 2014. My doctor seems to think that I'd be a good candidate for surgery and I shouldn't have much problem other than the long wait.

The good news is that I can return to training (sort of). I don't have to worry about damaging my shoulder since it is already pretty damaged, although there are still some things that I can't do just because of the pain (shoulder rolls, punches with any kind of power). I'm going to try to start doing pushups again and see what happens.

I'm going to try and use this change as an opportunity to work on my kicks and stances. I should also be able to do forms without much trouble as long as I take it easy.

Another change I have upcoming is that I will be working out of town again, starting in the next couple of months. I have some trepidation about this but I will be able to come to one class each week and I will be in town for every other Friday and Saturday. Sifu Brinker has said that morning kung fu may be an option for me as well. Life is throwing an obstacle in front of me but it's up to me to choose how to deal with it.

Cory Smid
http://kungfucory.blogspot.ca/