All I want for Christmas

I asked my son what did he tell Santa he wanted for Christmas?
He said " all I want for Christmas is a Time Portal"
'ok" I said.
Really, who wouldn't want a time portal? I continued to try and reason with him, I think he asked for a time portal before and it didn't happen. I told him, I don't think its on the list of possible gifts. He argued back Santa is magic and of course he could bring a time portal.

I'm beginning to think 6 year olds are smarter than they look. Almost diabolical. They have a pretty good idea of what is realistic and what isn't but are smart enough to still ride the make believe train if it serves a purpose. Pushing the envelope if you will. I think he is messing with me to see how or what I will come up with.

I asked him if he had a second choice and he quickly responded with "of course!" .."and what would that be?" I asked, "a park full of animals". he replied.
Again, not so easy to put under a tree.

We continued to discuss and debate the possible outcomes. I think I lost.

So there is no point to this blog, no tip or underlying theme, its only to capture a moment I had with my son in regards to Christmas that I found completely entertaining and challenged in a game of wits.

He is my Christmas.

Oh, and if you are wondering why one would want a time portal, its for the purpose of bringing back a Woolly Mammoth to play with you and your friends.

JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada

Training Stuff

Part of being a martial artist is to keep yourself fit.
I like lifting weights as a part of my fitness routine.
 Just to share some training routines, I like to incorporate kettle bells as well. The difference between using a barbell or weight machine and a kettle bell is huge.
Lifting weights focuses on an isolated muscle group as kettle bells incorporate the same idea of weight lifting with a combination of body muscles and core. Moving the body with weights in hand increase strength core and stability. This comes into play when the body is in motion as a martial artist sparring grappling, etc.
You can  have some fun with your forms  as well and wear ankle and wrist weights or a body vest(it hangs on "Bob" in the Kwoon most days).
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JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada