Worked all day, came home, worked out, worked on the shed, worked on the car, cooked, debating sleeping on the desk.

Day 2 of Judo, this martial art is addicting.  Its like the gentlemen version of the MMA fanboyisms.  I remember in Karate, I would think that I can kick anyones ass in a sparring match, but in Judo, you look at some of those Judokas and you know your just out matched.  Now time to rest my aching body....wish the mat was softer! 

Quote from: bulldogs2k on April 01, 2010, 07:59:48 PM
Day 2 of Judo, this martial art is addicting.  Its like the gentlemen version of the MMA fanboyisms.  I remember in Karate, I would think that I can kick anyones ass in a sparring match, but in Judo, you look at some of those Judokas and you know your just out matched.  Now time to rest my aching body....wish the mat was softer! 

Thats exactly what I didnt like about Karate. Although it was great for form and concentration, it's less applicable in real life situations than Judo, Krav Maga or BJJ. Glad you're liking it. Heal up and enjoy!

Quote from: djrashonal on April 01, 2010, 08:18:31 PM
Thats exactly what I didnt like about Karate. Although it was great for form and concentration, it's less applicable in real life situations than Judo, Krav Maga or BJJ. Glad you're liking it. Heal up and enjoy!

if learned properly you'd be amazed at how useful it is.

i did a mixed system that had a lot of tae kwon do and hapkido in it.
if things do happen i notice that even now (10 yrs after i stopped training) i still move into short stances very quickly and know where to strike to actually inflict damage instead of setting them up for the next hit like i would in sparring. krav maga and the like are shortened versions of martial arts. they strip away a lot of the art and teach you how to fight and get away.

Quote from: KnightofNi on April 01, 2010, 08:23:52 PM
if learned properly you'd be amazed at how useful it is.

i did a mixed system that had a lot of tae kwon do and hapkido in it.
if things do happen i notice that even now (10 yrs after i stopped training) i still move into short stances very quickly and know where to strike to actually inflict damage instead of setting them up for the next hit like i would in sparring. krav maga and the like are shortened versions of martial arts. they strip away a lot of the art and teach you how to fight and get away.

I agree, if it's a mixed system, but I was talking about Karate by itself. BJJ has both the art and real world application.

Ya I'm loving Judo!  I do have to hold back because my natural tendencies wants me to throw a jab or left straight to the sniffer when they come in to lock up!  Good news today, I called my sensei who just got his 7th degree in shotokan, he is sending my credentials so I can train for my 2nd degree.  I would love to teach part time or train clients in self defense.   

Went surfing Friday, will try to go back out today.  The water is still cold though, about 43 degrees so wet suit is still a must.  I'm just glad to be out there, even if I was more of a bouy then a surfer!

Biked to work today.  It was faster than driving.   

Monday is my follow up for the results from my MRI. 

56 miles on the roadie today with 20+ mph winds most of the time.  Included a six mile climb of 1,600 ft (mostly 5-7% grade). 

I felt better during and after than all the times I rode it last season.

I feel like thats the only thing missing in my somewhat active lifestyle...I need a bicycle!  I would love a cheap road bike so I can ride to the gym or what have you. 

i weighed myself again on sunday.
4 weeks ago the scale was showing 240 and change.

yesterday it read 228 even.

10 lbs in a month! that just doens't seem right. 

Hmm. My scale isn't really showing much of a change in numbers, a few pounds at the most, but lucky, all of the mass seems to be moving northward. I feel this is a good thing, as the gut is shrinking, but I'd like to drop a few #s on the scale as well (and then go through the "joy" of readjusting the preload for sag on the bike again. drat)

We've been training pretty hard and are really jazzed about our next cycling race this weekend. It's a 72 mile race in Phoenix and the weather looks to be prime for an event. I'm aiming to finish in 3.5 hours or less which would lock me in for the gold.

This past weekend we trained with our team. I rode 53 miles and Maureen rode 39.5 with a couple of other girls. I felt bad for them though - they had to stop multiple times to repair flats. The even had to Macgyver a fix for the tire with a dollar bill (very impressive!) to keep it from ripping under the pressure of the tube. The roads we were on were unusually crummy with wide spread rocks, glass, and those really sharp needles from the trees; must have been from all the wind we've been having recently. I had a flat too and ended up pulling a really thin metal wire out of the center of my tread. Fortunately though, I made it to the top of a rather steep climb before I had to pull off and fix it!

Rar! Up to 206 in my birthday suit - finally getting some power and speed back in my busted up leg... Clydesdale 7's here I come. Only draw back... can't button the collar on a bunch of shirt again.  

Quote from: yuu on April 05, 2010, 05:49:04 AM
Rar! Up to 206 in my birthday suit - finally getting some power and speed back in my busted up leg... Clydesdale 7's here I come. Only draw back... can't button the collar on a bunch of shirt again.  

rawr...
you manimal