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Pretty good day! Good energy! Good Shotokan practice and sunshine walking 75 HARD Day 28
Interview day, 75 HARD day 25
Today sped by, a little Shotokan practice before bedtime 75 HARD Day 26
Studying, family visits and 75 HARD Days 23&24
Emotional dysregulation, muscle tension, caffeine crashes Days 21&22 of 75 HARD
Career meetings, iron supplement Day 20 of 75 HARD
Day 17 of 75 HARD (part b, and some driving rambling). Part a is still on my laptop from the earlier part of the morning.
Day 16 of 75 HARD (what week 2 showed me, Shotokan practice for white belt)I'm still practicing Alialraisi kihon basics and combos forward and backward https://youtu.be/MUf2ocNnRLw?si=BVKK3sTVy4Bzge17 I learned newly today about nukita uchi- spear hand strike. And I'm still learning the mechanics of some of the combos from the video. I've practiced the Kung Fu form of Lian Huan Quan and Shotokan Kata Taikyoku Shodan.
END OF SHOTOKAN KARATE CHALLENGE- good thoughts
75 HARD Day 10 woops I accidentally said day 11 but it's day 10.
I almost skipped today! Strategies 75 HARD Day 9
Outdoor practice day 26 Shotokan. Wushu boys champion 2025 video https://youtu.be/qYV0DH9fqDE?si=OK-039gj2F2SeHV1
Strategy, personal health choices and values 75 HARD Day 7
75 HARD Day 6: Shotokan Karate Day 24/30 Video in Description (Minute 17 the update discussion begins)
Day 24 Shotokan 24min post review infoTime stamps:0-24 min: driving and talking on my way home, rambling, talking while I set up, to practice in the indoor and outdoor larger space.24min to end: talking about the experience of recording (see 75 HARD Day 5 description links for the video of my embarrassing practice). Remember I am still a beginner AND newly on the other side of a long term injury AND foggy AND I don't quite like camera recording at all. I've definitely been splitting my practice time between so many other activities. If I was only practicing 90 mins daily I think I'd be more organized. I'm trying to find my limit of pushing my energy to where I can both balance it but also raise my tolerance in a lot of ways. Or view the free Patreon link here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/75-hard-modified-140791022?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
75 HARD (modified) Days 1&2 Keep checking out Patreon. Day 6 has video footage.
Day 20 ShotokanWe now have just a third left of this challenge! Just 10 more days after you complete day 20! My goal is to see how far I can get!
Day 19- the original 43 min audio which was supposed to be a 50min audio won't save.See previous Day 18 note also.
Energy, Focus, Scheduling, Tracking: Day 18 ShotokanI used this link for my practice today (same link as day 17) https://youtu.be/Uan33bfsvSw?si=RYap-sQUBnCdf8EVI did from timestamp 0-12:45 minutes. I slowed the video at times to 25% to check. It's my best guess of what happened in the first 12:45 minutes. Combos forward then backward1a (Fwd) Gedan barai, oi zuki1b (Bwd) age uke, oí zuki2a (Fwd) sanbon tsuki- triple punch2b (Bwd) age uke, Gedan barai, mae geri, gay Ku zuki [NOTE: the sensei seemed to say “Gedan barai.” But the movement seemed to be a very narrow stance, I'm guessing due to the next move being a kick, then the kicked leg went back done into the narrow stance before stepping out into zenkutsu dachi with oi zuki]. HAPPY YOM KIPPUR.
Day 17 Shotokan(Sorry I don't have space to record tonight). I used this link for my practice today https://youtu.be/Uan33bfsvSw?si=RYap-sQUBnCdf8EVI did from timestamp 0-12:45 minutes. I replayed a lot of it and did it together with the class over and over. I have estimated notes of what I think are the names of the moves they did. But I'm not 100% certain. I slowed the video at times to 25% to check. It's my best guess of what happened in the first 12ish minutes. First were warm upsmae geri 3 sets 10xoí zuki gayku zuki 2. Combos forward then backward(F) Gedan barai, oi zuki(B) age uke, oí zuki(F) sanbon tsuki- triple punch(B) age uke, Gedan barai, mae geri, gay Ku zuki [NOTE: the sensei seemed to say “Gedan barai.” But the movement seemed to be a very narrow stance, I'm guessing due to the next move being a kick, then the kicked leg went back done into the narrow stance before stepping out into zenkutsu dachi with oi zuki]. I stopped about there. I really had to slow the video to view some of the steps. If I'm wrong and I find out later I'll try and come back and change the notes in the description.HAPPY YOM KIPPUR.
Healthy Risks for Goals, Day 16 ShotokanThis is the next video of the Oman Karate I have been watching. I'll complete watching it tonight near bedtime. Another example of the class.https://youtu.be/Uan33bfsvSw?si=yzAsZx6JjKVcsPhrThis is a video I started watching during lunch. I haven't yet completed it. It's an interview about karate in Oman. I'll likely watch it in 20min segments.https://youtu.be/djWKWd24niI?si=6YxfF0XcTa4jVdZU I talked a lot about my own methods of coping with failures. Motivation. Changes. Awareness. Habits.
I watched some of this random class video today. I'm not sure if it's Shotokan Karate. He has multiple long classes posted.https://youtu.be/QNJow_gyysk?si=5rwWapSUwa-Ik3TX
Sunday Sunset, Day 14 Shotokan (sorry my brain was totally done)
Day 12 Shotokan- a lot more reflecting
DAY 11 SHOTOKAN KARATE: of a 30 day challengeEpisode Timestamps of topics:MINUTES Review of themorning and today's workout (same book pages) Appendix page 180-181 Kihon KataTaikyoshu Shodan Video Class #4 gedan barai/ oi zukiVideo Class #4: https://youtu.be/3NpGh2_9BN4?si=XtDwz2Hb8ydvKEMq- Warm ups, gedan barai, gedan barai/ oi zuki, meditation, lifting, yoga, stretching- Day 11 I plan to try at least a little of theShi Heng Yi Online forms or the stretching warmups. 十三拳· Principles of Movement in Shaolin Kung Fu Forms Shi San Quanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNNPYeBmmXk连环拳 · Lian Huan Quan Interlinked Boxing Form Introduction · Part 1 of 3https://youtu.be/9HU_vZjQ4gI?si=kGTMY7S8O744LdMMBook readings Days 10-11/30 Appendix Page 180-181; 28-35. Link forpages:https://mega.nz/folder/j5xmFB7Y#6CEQ_b2rNbdS55CtHnJqIAPast readings:Book readings Day 9/30 Page 21-27. Link for pages: https://mega.nz/folder/TxwFzBjB#Ra1fc8uxqV9WFKd_-KmrUQBook readings Day 8/30: Page 14-18. Link for pages: (edited, added page15)https://mega.nz/folder/yxghVTAK#oy0tRknZXX6vrwSMepUf4QBook readings Day 3/30: Page 4-14. Link for pages: https://mega.nz/folder/2gRQDYAT#Fo7bskz83XNrkSezxvhYgwADDITIONAL LINKS:Shotokan Karate Bible beginner to black belt by Ashley P. Martin(The following are affiliate links, at no extra charge to you! But Iwill get supported if you purchase via my links, this is totally optional BUTthank you if you do!)Link for 1st edition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2nd edition: (I do not currently have this book, I have 1stedition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FI
DAY 10 SHOTOKAN KARATE: of a 30 day challengeEpisode Timestamps of topics:0-7 MINUTES Review ofthe morning and today's workout 7-10:28 Appendix page 180-181 Kihon Kata TaikyoshuShodan 10:29-17:49 Video Class #417:50-28 appendix pages; My practice space set up28- 44:50 Readings p. 28-35; 180-181 appendix pages.44:51-60 Talking aboutsome of the kung fu interests, and plans to practice, how I plan to practice inupcoming days.Day 10 completed workouts:Attempted Kihon Kata Taikyoshu ShodanVideo Class #4: https://youtu.be/3NpGh2_9BN4?si=XtDwz2Hb8ydvKEMq- Warm ups, gedan barai, gedan barai/ oi zuki,gedan barai/ gyaku zuki, shuto uke/ gyaku zuki, cool down.Day 10 I plan to try at least a little of the Shi Heng Yi Onlineforms or the stretching warmups. 十三拳· Principles of Movement in Shaolin Kung Fu Forms Shi San Quanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNNPYeBmmXk连环拳 · Lian Huan Quan Interlinked Boxing Form Introduction · Part 1 of 3https://youtu.be/9HU_vZjQ4gI?si=kGTMY7S8O744LdMMBook readings Day 10/30 Appendix Page 180-181; 28-35. Link forpages:https://mega.nz/folder/j5xmFB7Y#6CEQ_b2rNbdS55CtHnJqIAPast readings:Book readings Day 9/30 Page 21-27. Link for pages: https://mega.nz/folder/TxwFzBjB#Ra1fc8uxqV9WFKd_-KmrUQBook readings Day 3/30: Page 4-14. Link for pages: https://mega.nz/folder/2gRQDYAT#Fo7bskz83XNrkSezxvhYgwBook readings Day 8/30: Page 14-18. Link for pages: (edited, added page15)https://mega.nz/folder/yxghVTAK#oy0tRknZXX6vrwSMepUf4QADDITIONAL LINKS:Shotokan Karate Bible beginner to black belt by Ashley P. Martin(The following are affiliate links, at no extra charge to you! But Iwill get supported if you purchase via my links, this is totally optional BUTthank you if you do!)Link for 1st edition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2nd edition: (I do not currently have this book, I have 1stedition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FIKARATE DOJO WAKU ("Name: Yusuke Nagano Birthplace:Kawasaki, Japan Belt Grade: 2 Dan As a Competitor: 2 Years @ Local Dojo in USA,7 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club As a Coach: 4 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club, 2Years @ Karate Dojo waKu Style of Coaching: The Fusion of Simple Concept andLogical Breakdown"). Zoom Group Lessons: https://karateintokyo.com/ZoomPrivate Lessons: https://karateintokyo.com/online-training/VideoCourses: https://courses.thekarateuniversity.org/Face-to-FaceLesson in Tokyo: https://karateintokyo.com/training-session/NAT HEARNwww.youtube.com/@nathearnMy Flexibility Program: nathearn.com/products/full-flexibility-training-programme
DAY 9 SHOTOKAN KARATE: of a 30 day challenge(Discussingpractice from the evening of Day 8 after recording and before completing Day 9training)EpisodeTimestamps of topics:0-8 min Shi Heng Yi Online; Mulligan BrothersInterviews 8 mins Repeated Shotokan 14 min Listening 20:27 What I plan to learn today for day 9 32:31 readingsWhat I Planto Do for Day 9:End of class 3,skip class 4 until day 10 for morning warmup, class 5 as close as I cancomfortably get to Heian Shodan.(Full ShotokanPlaylist, Vids 1-8 are 9th Kyu White Belt https://youtu.be/hWB0Xehv23A?si=Grf5KeVtdcV1mHdW)(Notes: In thefull Shotokan playlist link above, vids 9 and onward are 8th Kyu Yellow Beltand so on. A total of 64 vids all the way to 4th Kyu Purple Belt). Day 9 and Day10 I plan to try at least a little of the Shi Heng Yi Online forms or thestretching warmups. MulliganBrothers Interviews:Shaolin Master-Number 1 Rule: https://youtu.be/SF7kUxgxbiI?si=DAywEmP8ANe0jlOkShaolin Master-How to Think Positively: https://youtu.be/tLdxKZRVvWU?si=-VWwQacETROw4mPsShi Heng YiOnline:Shaolin ChanGong Rou Quan [demonstrated by Shi HengYi]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwKXEwO8AIc&t=106s连环拳· Lian Huan Quan Interlinked BoxingForm Introduction · Part 1 of 3https://youtu.be/9HU_vZjQ4gI?si=kGTMY7S8O744LdMMBookreadings Day 9/30 Page 21-27. Link for pages: https://mega.nz/folder/TxwFzBjB#Ra1fc8uxqV9WFKd_-KmrUQPastreadings:Book readingsDay 3/30: Page 4-14. Link for pages: https://mega.nz/folder/2gRQDYAT#Fo7bskz83XNrkSezxvhYgwBook readingsDay 8/30: Page 14-18. Link for pages: (edited, added page 15)https://mega.nz/folder/yxghVTAK#oy0tRknZXX6vrwSMepUf4QADDITIONALLINKS:Shotokan KarateBible beginner to black belt by Ashley P. Martin(The followingare affiliate links, at no extra charge to you! But I will get supported if youpurchase via my links, this is totally optional BUT thank you if you do!)Link for 1stedition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2ndedition: (I do not currently have this book, I have 1st edition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FIKARATE DOJOWAKU ("Name: Yusuke Nagano Birthplace: Kawasaki, Japan Belt Grade: 2Dan As a Competitor: 2 Years @ Local Dojo in USA, 7 Years @ Keio Mita KarateClub As a Coach: 4 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club, 2 Years @ Karate Dojo waKuStyle of Coaching: The Fusion of Simple Concept and Logical Breakdown").Zoom Group Lessons: https://karateintokyo.com/ZoomPrivate Lessons: https://karateintokyo.com/online-training/VideoCourses: https://courses.thekarateuniversity.org/Face-to-FaceLesson in Tokyo: https://karateintokyo.com/training-session/NAT HEARNwww.youtube.com/@nathearnMy FlexibilityProgram: nathearn.com/products/full-flexibility-training-programme
SHOTOKAN KARATE DAYS 6-8: of a 30 day challengeEpisode timestamps: Review of days 6&7, day 8 practice minutes 0-33Readings: p. 14-18. Starts near minute 33.Then talked about reflections and planning. Talked aboutbarriers.Day 6: only light stretching and light walking nearly 1mileDay 7: symptomatic, skipped, only massageDay 8: Readings p.14-18.Book readings Day 3/30: Page 4-14. Link for pages: https://mega.nz/folder/2gRQDYAT#Fo7bskz83XNrkSezxvhYgwBook readings Day 8/30: Page 14-17. Link for pages:https://mega.nz/folder/yxghVTAK#oy0tRknZXX6vrwSMepUf4Q“Shotokan Karate Follow Along Class - 9th Kyu White Belt-Class #1”(Full Shotokan Playlist, Vids 1-8 are 9th Kyu White Belthttps://youtu.be/hWB0Xehv23A?si=Grf5KeVtdcV1mHdW)Class 2: https://youtu.be/rzuq28uVnK8?si=6mahKCnMJFJzwxODClass 3: https://youtu.be/gIQ4be2QT9k?si=f7Fh2vg3QuKv_FnN(Full Shotokan Playlist, Vids 1-8 are 9th KyuWhite Belthttps://youtu.be/hWB0Xehv23A?si=Grf5KeVtdcV1mHdW)(Notes: In the full Shotokan playlist link above, vids 9andonward are 8th Kyu Yellow Belt and so on. A total of 64 vids all the way to 4thKyu Purple Belt. On my stretching days I will do less reading and less videoguidance lessons). ADDITIONAL LINKS:Shotokan Karate Bible beginner to black belt by Ashley P.Martin(The following are affiliate links, at no extra charge toyou! But I will get supported if you purchase via my links, this is totallyoptional BUT thank you if you do!)Link for 1st edition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2nd edition: (I do not currently have this book, Ihave 1st edition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FIKARATE DOJO WAKU ("Name: Yusuke Nagano Birthplace:Kawasaki, Japan Belt Grade: 2 Dan As a Competitor: 2 Years @ Local Dojo in USA,7 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club As a Coach: 4 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club, 2Years @ Karate Dojo waKu Style of Coaching: The Fusion of Simple Concept andLogical Breakdown"). Zoom Group Lessons: https://karateintokyo.com/ZoomPrivate Lessons: https://karateintokyo.com/online-training/VideoCourses: https://courses.thekarateuniversity.org/Face-to-FaceLesson in Tokyo: https://karateintokyo.com/training-session/NAT HEARNwww.youtube.com/@nathearnMy Flexibility Program: nathearn.com/products/full-flexibility-training-programme
SHOTOKAN KARATE DAYS 4&5: of a 30 day challengeMostly talking about being more strict and disciplined.Day 4: I only did weight lifting.Day 5: I finished class 2 vid. Learned knife hand block and stances as well as the review after the warmup. Then I did class 3, skipped that warm up and went up to hammer fist strike and reviewed knife hand block. Went up to Gedan Barai 3-2-1 step kihon timestamp 15:41.Global Martial Arts University: Class 2: https://youtu.be/rzuq28uVnK8?si=6mahKCnMJFJzwxODClass 3: https://youtu.be/gIQ4be2QT9k?si=f7Fh2vg3QuKv_FnNPAST DAYS:Day 2:Global Martial Arts University: “Shotokan Karate Follow Along Class - 9th Kyu White Belt -Class #1”(Full Shotokan Playlist, Vids 1-8 are 9th KyuWhite Belt https://youtu.be/hWB0Xehv23A?si=Grf5KeVtdcV1mHdW)(Notes: In the full Shotokan playlist link above, vids 9and onward are 8th Kyu Yellow Belt and so on. A total of 64 vids allthe way to 4th Kyu Purple Belt. On my stretching days I will do lessreading and less video guidance lessons). (Single Video of Class #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWB0Xehv23A&t=844s)Warm Up - 0:33Choku-Zuki (Straight Punches) - 12:04 Age Uke(Upper Block) - 18:44Gedan Barai (Downward Block) - 22:22Zenkutsu-Dachi (Front Stance) - 26:04 CoolDown - 28:51Day 3Book readings Day 3/30: Page 4-14. Linkfor pages: https://mega.nz/folder/2gRQDYAT#Fo7bskz83XNrkSezxvhYgw(Single Video of Class #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWB0Xehv23A&t=844s)(Single Video of Class #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzuq28uVnK8&list=PL59sCVifcXA1BJOQS9mRM5nzE5hsFjqY5&index=2)This is a Shotokan Beginner's Class with Warm Up, BasicKihon Drills and a Cool Down. In the class: Warm Up - 0:31Choku-Zuki (Straight Punches) - 8:25Gedan Barai (Downward Block) - 11:34Age Uke (Upper Block) - 16:36Dynamic Kihon Drill - 20:02I STOPPED TODAY AFTER LEARNING THIS DYNAMIC KIHON DRILL. ShutoUke (Knife Hand Block) - 25:21Tachikata (Stances) - 28:50ADDITIONAL LINKS:Shotokan Karate Bible beginner to black belt by Ashley P.Martin(The following are affiliate links, at no extra charge toyou! But I will get supported if you purchase via my links, this is totallyoptional BUT thank you if you do!)Link for 1st edition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2nd edition: (I do not currently havethis book, I have 1st edition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FIKARATE DOJO WAKU ("Name: Yusuke NaganoBirthplace: Kawasaki, Japan Belt Grade: 2 Dan As a Competitor: 2 Years @ LocalDojo in USA, 7 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club As a Coach: 4 Years @ Keio MitaKarate Club, 2 Years @ Karate Dojo waKu Style of Coaching: The Fusion of SimpleConcept and Logical Breakdown"). Zoom Group Lessons: https://karateintokyo.com/Zoom Private Lessons: https://karateintokyo.com/online-training/Video Courses: https://courses.thekarateuniversity.org/Face-to-Face Lesson in Tokyo: https://karateintokyo.com/training-session/NAT HEARNwww.youtube.com/@nathearnMy Flexibility Program: nathearn.com/products/full-flexibility-training-programme
SHOTOKAN KARATE DAYS 2&3: of a 30 day challengeTimestamp approximation:Start- 8min Talking about barriers for today's practice9min-65min Reading (see Day 3 below after day 3 for the pages link)66min-88min talking about experiences of the past days and ending after the current day 3 exercise, explaining how the exercising has gone.Day 2:Global Martial Arts University: “Shotokan Karate Follow Along Class - 9th Kyu White Belt -Class #1”(Full Shotokan Playlist, Vids 1-8 are 9th KyuWhite Belt https://youtu.be/hWB0Xehv23A?si=Grf5KeVtdcV1mHdW)(Notes: In the full Shotokan playlist link above, vids 9and onward are 8th Kyu Yellow Belt and so on. A total of 64 vids allthe way to 4th Kyu Purple Belt. On my stretching days I will do lessreading and less video guidance lessons). (Single Video of Class #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWB0Xehv23A&t=844s)Warm Up - 0:33Choku-Zuki (Straight Punches) - 12:04 Age Uke(Upper Block) - 18:44Gedan Barai (Downward Block) - 22:22Zenkutsu-Dachi (Front Stance) - 26:04 CoolDown - 28:51Day 3Book readings Day 3/30: Page 4-14. Linkfor pages: https://mega.nz/folder/2gRQDYAT#Fo7bskz83XNrkSezxvhYgw(Single Video of Class #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWB0Xehv23A&t=844s)(Single Video of Class #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzuq28uVnK8&list=PL59sCVifcXA1BJOQS9mRM5nzE5hsFjqY5&index=2)This is a Shotokan Beginner's Class with Warm Up, BasicKihon Drills and a Cool Down. In the class: Warm Up - 0:31Choku-Zuki (Straight Punches) - 8:25Gedan Barai (Downward Block) - 11:34Age Uke (Upper Block) - 16:36Dynamic Kihon Drill - 20:02I STOPPED TODAY AFTER LEARNING THIS DYNAMIC KIHON DRILL. ShutoUke (Knife Hand Block) - 25:21Tachikata (Stances) - 28:50ADDITIONAL LINKS:Shotokan Karate Bible beginner to black belt by Ashley P.Martin(The following are affiliate links, at no extra charge toyou! But I will get supported if you purchase via my links, this is totallyoptional BUT thank you if you do!)Link for 1st edition: https://amzn.to/3I8hkSHLink for 2nd edition: (I do not currently havethis book, I have 1st edition) https://amzn.to/48gz8FIKARATE DOJO WAKU ("Name: Yusuke NaganoBirthplace: Kawasaki, Japan Belt Grade: 2 Dan As a Competitor: 2 Years @ LocalDojo in USA, 7 Years @ Keio Mita Karate Club As a Coach: 4 Years @ Keio MitaKarate Club, 2 Years @ Karate Dojo waKu Style of Coaching: The Fusion of SimpleConcept and Logical Breakdown"). Zoom Group Lessons: https://karateintokyo.com/Zoom Private Lessons: https://karateintokyo.com/online-training/Video Courses: https://courses.thekarateuniversity.org/Face-to-Face Lesson in Tokyo: https://karateintokyo.com/training-session/NAT HEARNwww.youtube.com/@nathearnMy Flexibility Program: nathearn.com/products/full-flexibility-training-programme
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