2008 Workout #12: Slow burn…

Today’s workout was , Erbe, Snook, Dad, and I. We started out with Shodan test syllabus basics for the brown belts, and quickly moved into kata.

, Dad and I really focused on Tekki Sandan today but we decided to alternate every few katas with calisthenics. Perfect pushup handles, tricep dips, leg raises + 8 lb medicine ball, and even a new apparatus: Snook-san brought a headache bag (kinda like the speed bags that boxers use with a bungee cord attaching it to the ground) so Erbe-san and I took turns playing with that for a bit.

For some reason I was really feeling the basics in my knees today. They felt tight, and not willing to extend fully without complaining. Eventually it worked out and I helped Snook-san with his Empi jump a bit, but I’ve never had this soreness in my knees before so I’m a little leary of it.

I had a good time doing the perfect pushup handles, I might have to invest in a set of those for my personal collection. I feel the extra connection in my arms and down my sides from having used them, it was really apparent during the workout on Tuesday on pullback how much of a difference working those muscles can provide.

We’re in for more soon, I’m sure! 🙂