Aviva's Blog

Recently I have been focusing on my slashes and cuts in my IHO weapon form. I was not completing the slashes as I was not bringing it to my hip. So I have been working on finishing the move and releasing all energy. In Japan katana users/fighters swords break because when using the swords they accidentally hit instead of slash. So trying to keep the intent of my technique a cut to the bone instead of a strike to the bone.  3,730 Push Ups  4,580 Sit Ups  390           Ks  578           Hand Form  626           Weapon  380           Sparring  866      Japanese  6,955 Reading Benign: Gentle and kindly. 

I have really liked my forms this year. I feel like I have connected with them a lot. So I am very excited for the Canada day demo to show off all my hard work.  Watching everyone in class gave me a sense of pride to see how far we have already gotten this year. I'm very proud to surround by people like you guys. 3,690 Push Ups  4,520 Sit Ups  364           Ks  546            Hand Form  576      Weapon  370      Sparring  826           Japanese  5,845 Reading My favorite word this week: Animosity: Strong hostility.

I d id warm-up in the level 2 class for the third time last ight and it still seems very new to me. right after I do it I think to myself that it wasn't so bad, but as soon as I have to do it again I start to p anic. At this point I only feel comfortable doing it with the level 2 class because it is a smaller group and there are more people I know in it. I hope if I keep doing warm-ups I will become more comfortable with my self. 3,655 Push Ups  4,480 Sit Ups  345           Ks  521            Hand Form  526           Weapon  360      Sparring  781           Japanese  5,305 Reading Favorite word this week:  Crestfallen: Sad and disappointed.