Sunday, 25 January 2026

First Miss

 Last week was the first time this year I missed a blog! It was a busy week getting back to a regular schedule and the days flew by. No excuses just the fact of the week. My numbers in this blog will include the two last weeks instead of one. I’m stil working on getting back to a regular training schedule, but numbers are improving each day. 

It was a fantastic week for Kung Fu. Starting with the black belt ceremony. This day means a lot not only in welcoming the new black belts, but an opportunity to reconfirm my commitment to the school and the martial art of Kung Fu. Black belt class was a wonderful sweat fest with lots going on and back to basics. I was tired after 3 days of classes, but energized. 

It’s hard to believe it’s the end of January and only 3 weeks left in the year of the Snake. I’ve decided not to join the IHC for the year of the Horse. This does not mean there will be less Kung Fu but rather it will look a little different than it has in the last 7 years. I have two major exams to study for over the next 6 months, and it has been many, many years since I’ve had to study in this capacity. It will be a challenge in itself, and will need my upmost focus. It will be a year to reflect and to grow. 

Push ups- 30,940

Sit ups and equivalent time with plank - 30,720

Form reps - Hand 735 Weapon 399

AOK’s - 943

Sparring - 555

KM’s - 1948

Blogs - 52

Friday, 16 January 2026

Vacation Greats

 It has been a packed couple of weeks. Sunshine, sunrises, sunsets, and beautiful warm weather. Amazing places to visit, explore and learn about, and meeting many great people. Not a lot of numbers with exception of kilometers (numbers as of last Sunday to keep with my tracking), but Kung Fu everyday in all we did. A well needed reset. Now back to the grind and getting back on track. 

Push ups- 30,120

Sit ups and equivalent time with plank - 29,960

Form reps - Hand 713 Weapon 371

AOK’s - 916

Sparring - 530

KM’s - 1849

Blogs - 51

Sunday, 4 January 2026

Sail Away

 We are about to embark on our first cruise for Don and I, boarding Tuesday morning! I’m quite excited for the trip, and I’m looking forward to warmer weather and no snow!! For a bit of time anyway. This will be my first two week vacation, and although some trepidation comes with that, it is needed. 

See you all in a couple of weeks!

Push ups- 30,120

Sit ups and equivalent time with plank - 29,960

Form reps - Hand 713 Weapon 371

AOK’s - 916

Sparring - 530

KM’s - 1755

Blogs - 50

Push up Challenge

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