I'm in training..... Part one
10,10,10 Right
10,10,10 Left
Did 55 M.F. torso twisty things
Well, I guess I should explain what I am in training for....My good Sister, has offered to train me in SCA heavy fighting. For those who have no clue what I am talking about, the SCA (or Society for Creative Anachronism www.sca.org) is a historical re-enactment group that plays in the times between 600AD and the late 1500's, mostly in the European cultures, Britain etc. but not exclusively. We practice a martial art like that of 2 Knights who have been un-horsed and must fight on foot, we use rattan (solid bamboo) weapons , and full protective armor. Honour and Chivalry are highly regarded in this sport. I have been playing at this off and on for 7 or so years, but have come to the realization lately that I am not getting any younger (I am 36) and I had better get serious and start striving for my goals now or they will never happen. And just what are my goals you ask?
Well, I have a few, not all of them are SCA related, but I think learning to achive any goal will help with all the others. So here they are.... my goals.
My Goals (these are not in any particular order)
To be a fighter who is considered good enough to be made a Knight of the SCA
To achive the top GPA in EVERY class that I attend at college in the next 2 years.
To have financial stablility and security (to be achived in the following steps)
-sit down with Paul and plan a budget which includes repaying our debts and putting money away in savings.
-following above budget without exception
To have a better relationship with James (to be achived in the following steps)
-spend more quality time with him (not in front of the TV) cooking, exercising, doing chores, reading with him for example.
-try to praise him for the good things he does, but to correct him in a productive way when he is doing something wrong
-by being more consistent in what I expect from him.
My Focus List (for fighting and life)
-move basket hilt in as staight a line as possible
-think about punching opponent's neighbour
-RELAX JAW
-breathing out (HOO! or some other sound) when I hit
-throw shot with knuckles up and arm almost straight
-REMEMBER, what I do is a powerful sport, Be aware of that power....where does it come from? Where does it go?
-Do Magnificent 7 exercises in Combat ABS book DAILY (when I recieve the book)
-BE RUTHLESS.....with myself and on the field
-I CHOOSE MY ATTITUDE!!!!
-Is what I am doing RIGHT NOW bringing me closer to one of my goals? If not, then WHY THE HELL NOT?
-NO THANK YOU, I WOULD RATHER BE THIN!!!
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