UNBRIDLED TRUTH

Well, it seems my patience has short limits at times. After talking for a while with my first kru and thinking things over, I decided to go back to my previous gym for Muay Thai days. A quick reversal, perhaps, but I think it's been for the better. That said, I'm still sticking with the new place for their grappling classes until my membership runs out, since that's all new content and so there's still plenty for me to learn even if the teaching style doesn't suit me parti

Started at the new gym this week, and while I wouldn't say it was bad, it was a letdown. I'm just not finding it as well-suited to my goals and learning affinities as my previous gym was. I'm trying to be patient and learn as much as I can, though. Monday Muay Thai class The class started with a (for my tastes) prolonged focus on mobility drills and basic general exercises. I get that some focus on fundamental athleticism is important, but that's something that can be done

As before, part 2/2. Monday 10 km walk Walking around downtown Portland this time. I didn't have a partner to break, and that city is flatter, so this is a pretty boring entry. Thursday Type: Pass/Fail Pull Ups - 1 set of 12 (pass) Bridges - 1 set of 20 (pass) Hanging Leg Raises - 1 set of 12 (pass) Bonus: 7 burpees More maintenance workouts. My bridges had felt a little stiff last week, but they were much more fluid this day. Friday Type: Pass/Fail One-arm Push Ups, feet t

I know I'm a week behind with this one, but this time it's because I was away from home last weekend and didn't have a laptop with me. Not that the delay is really anything that anyone else cares about. Monday Type: Pass/Fail Pistol Squats - 1 set of 10, each side (pass) Handstand Push Ups - 1 set of 15 (pass) Hanging Leg Raises - 1 set of 12 (pass) Bonus: 7 burpees Making up for where I came up short last time, plus rounding out the muscle groups used. I've got a trip comi