Tough Guys and Skipping

I used to associate the skipping rope with little girls and school. Until the movie "Rocky", funny how movies can change your life, especially as a kid.
So now I skip on a regular basis. Its part of my conditioning training. I have not perfected some of the fancy drills and footwork yet but working on it.
So whats the advantages of the skipping rope, basically it builds your stamina, agility and endurance. All very important when in a sparring bout.
If you start working on complex drills it improves your foot work and coordination...plus you look really cool!

Pick up a skipping rope, try doing a minute in between your forms and kicks, etc.
The length of the rope should be right for your height. Stand on the centre of the rope, and lift the handles upward. The point where the handles meet the rope should be level with your armpits
May sure its light gauge rope for speed.
Best of all, it doesn't cost alot nor does skipping take up much room.
Work hard, train hard but have fun!

JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada

Dont forget about your Health

I thought this to be interesting.

Sometimes we take our health for granted, thinking it is like a rubber ball, as in the analogy above, but in fact it is fragile and if it shatters as described by Mr. Dyson, all other aspects of your life suffer.

Sleep well. eat well and move well.

JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta Canada

Life is Good

We have been managing to get out with the 5th wheel alot so far this year. Last week we were out to the Lake where a friend of ours keeps his float plane. Raymond was grinning from ear to ear until he realized mom isn't really good at taking off on the water. (I'm a little rusty to say the least!)

Anyways, all is good but I would like to request an 8th day of the week, it seems like I cant find the time to work on my grappling and weapon forms enough, speaking of rusty.

Good to see Sifu Frietag back, although I cant understand a thing shes saying and once more thanks to Sifu Prince for the "Physout" site. Its kept me in check reasonably well.

So things are good and I am going to savour it unlike what I usually do, which is become suspicious that its just the calm before another storm!

JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada