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Summer is really a bad time for staying focused on one's martial arts training, it is for me anyway...
That's why our family oriented Karate organization completely shuts down, except for perhaps one or two dojo's.
Martial arts, in particular Karate, are an important part of mine and other people's lives...
...but so is family...
So other than a yearly karate retreat on beautiful Vancouver Island, my karate takes a back burner to hikes, mini vacations to the mountains and visiting family members who have cabins at the lake, with my wife.
Not to mention all the great barbecued food and drinks that get consumed while on holidays...
...my poor waistline.
That's not to say I stop practicing, but rather a "do it when I feel like it" attitude takes over.
I'll start to crank my training up in the fall again when the weather gets cooler and the memories of summer have begun to fade.
I'll be coming out with some more Kumite Tips and Drills for beginners, in the coming months so stay tuned.
Here's a training tip for all you martial artists out there, one that you'll find quite interesting...
...try your martial art's training and Kata's on different surfaces and with different footwear.
If you've never tried it before, your in for a real surprise...
...that beautiful balance you've developed on the hardwood floor of your dojo, has suddenly been transformed into something not so beautiful.
Train on the grass without sandals and then with them on...
...put on your sneakers and train on a hard surface like asphalt, at an outdoor basketball or tennis court.
And of course there is the sand of your local beach or desert.
The different surfaces and having weight from shoes on your feet, places new demands on the muscles you use for your particular martial art.
You'll notice how much stronger you'll feel when you get back onto the hardwood of the dojo.
Have a good rest of the summer...
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RJF
