TheDukeUSMC’s BodyBlog

I tied for first in forms. Then in the tie breaker round I had to do a form I haven’t done in a long time…so I finished second. I got 3rd in sparring (out of 3) I lost both matches. I lost the first by 2 points and the second by 1. I didn’t lose because I was tired…I think I lost because I was stiff and not flowing. I was fighting their fight and not mine…..I got in all on tape…back to the drawing board…another one on March 3….later!

Today is the final preparations. I’ll vist a spa for a deep tissue massage, drink water, eat clean, strench and mediate. Saturday at 12:30 EST is my contest start time. I realized yesterday when doing a form full speed full power that it really taxes your body. How can I further push my body? How do champions do it?

I got a new job where I’ll be working during the day which gives me plenty of time to train in the evening.

 Today my form Chil Sam Sa Lo had fire in it! I feel I can win grand championship in both forms and sparring this saturday!

After work I have a job interview. Then I’m going to sleep for a long time until I have to get up to go to karate. Now if I’m tired I’ll take that as a sign of more rest needed. I hate working the night shift because it screws me up.

The desire and the heart to be a champion is something I strive for

Today wasn’t good. I went through my form but it wasn’t quite there. More hours must be devoted to being a champion. I will work hard the next 2 days and take friday to rest. Then Saturday I will compete. Wish me good luck hugs and or kisses (j/k)

Yesterday I worked with my trainer. Today I’ll have two hours of karate and I’ll run some. Saturday is my day. I will win double grand champion in both forms and sparring. I have all the tools I need. I won’t run out of gas I won’t get tired I will become champion.

Next tournament: 2007 Greenwich (CT) Tang Soo Do Championships March 17th!

Saturday is the first competion. This week is the final prep. Wish me luck!

10 days until the first contest. Today everything clicked with my conditioning coach and in class my kicks were dead on. Soon I will be a champion

I have 2 weeks until the small goodwill karate tournament starts on the 24th. Then it’s 4 weeks until the first major championship of the season March 17th. My conditioning coach ran me into the ground yesterday then I went to class that night although I was to tired to go to the class the nest morning. Any suggestions for fueling your body for the rigors of point karate tournaments please email me. Thanks! Good luck to all of those building your body.