#shoulder rehab

[turtle-to-dragon]

a return to goal-setting and logging and blogging

I figured it's time to start using this space more like I did before. A lot has happened in my life since I last posted personal stuff; I've changed my profession, moved back to my hometown, returned to my first and most beloved martial arts school, started Chinese sword training, had a few pleasant encounters with HEMA practicioners, started teaching kung fu again...

I haven't trained as consistently as I'd have liked, and I had some months where I didn't exercise or move or do much of anything, at all. Fortunately, that's behind me now, and I'm back at a state of mind where I feel comfortable setting martial arts related goals again.

Now I know it's important to keep it as specific and measurable and actionable as possible, and I *also* know that it's probably important to not plan too much at once... but ehhhh. I'll just try to be kind to myself and keep the daily actions small and short enough to not overwhelm myself. At the same time I know I need consistency and a plan to achieve those things.

My goals;

(re)learn the Sword Hand Form, so I can perform it fluidly, with intent, in a way that I would be able to teach it to others, by September.

optimize the Leopard Form, so that I can perform it fluidly, with intent and appropriate depth and the character of the animal, by mid August.

get good at deep stances so I can maintain them comfortably for a minute (horse stance, reversed bow stance, empty stance) on each side.

get better with the leopard kick (which is a sneaky one, pretending to go all straight and then at the very last moment turning inward or outward)

get better with the leopard strikes (the circular in the straight, the straight in the circular, as my teacher said)

learn the 3 Principles Sword Form (san cai jian) so that I can perform it correctly, with intent, with body-sword-movement, with a partner, by December.

establish a sword training routine so that it becomes part of my daily life. start with maybe ten minutes a day, keep a checklist with drills to practice nearby, and re-evaluate after two weeks if this actually helps with anything.

pain-free, strong right shoulder, so I can go through 2 x 1.5 hours of sword training or regular kung fu training per week, or so I can get into push-up position, or hold a focus mitt against serious punches and kicks without pain... By stability and mobility exercises on every second day (alternating with leg work)

pain-free, stable left ankle, so I can go through 2 x 1.5 hours of kung fu training on mats per week, including jumping and standing on one leg without falling over or being in pain for days... by stability and mobility exercises on every second day (alternating with shoulder stuff)

improve endurance so I can sprint up one or two flights of stairs without feeling like I might die. I'll probably start with a C25K training program again, and training with stairs would probably help as well. What doesn't help is that I abhor starting this kind of training because it feels so miserable. (That's probably me wanting too much, too soon...)

Yeah. Like I said.. maybe a bit much, but I'll try and figure it out.

.oO(goals for July and beyond...)

Other things, apart from the goals:

On Friday my new sword will be delivered, yay! Getting the shipping notification today made my Monday significantly better. More swords for everyone!

Looking forward to a HEMA introductory workshop on longsword in less than three weeks, with a kung fu sister and two other good friends <3

very much enjoying having a very motivated kung fu sister that matches me in thirst for knowledge and enthusiasm for this art.

My first kung fu teacher and my mom both said that they would like to be present during my next kung fu exam. I don't know yet when that will be, but I feel honored that they want to be there. And it feels kinda fitting, since they were both present at my very first training at this school, 22 years ago. ^_^

After tidying up my room, I now have (hopefully) enough space in my bedroom/living room to practice sword techniques. (Looking at you, ceiling lamp... Stay where you are!)

Okay, that's it for now. Off to actually train now :D

[oddman-the-oldman]

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Mindfully slowing

Loading my shoulders with Qi

Rebuilding old joints

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[notbecauseofvictories]

[ Open House Chicago 2024 — All Saints' Episcopal Church, Dank Haus German Cultural Center, St. Mary of the Lake, Riviera Theater, Wilson Avenue Theater]

[dark-elf-writes]

What if in rehab class Sky Tomura has a bond with Aoyama as a traitor and he’s possessive and that’s why he turns good because that’s his… Mist. That’s his Mist and he won’t let All for One hurt him like he planned.

Aoyama meanwhile is having Realizations about his emotions towards Shigaraki.

Tomura who ran into Aoyama by accident and felt a draw to him immediately.

He couldn’t figure out what it was about the teenager that made him linger, made him stagger to a stop before he could enter Kurogiri’s portal, made him want to reach out glad he had bothered to wear his gloves for once and take the blond with him.

(Maybe it was those eyes that looked so sad even as he kept up an otherwise perfect mask. Maybe it was how the other booms father kept a bruising grip on his shoulder. Maybe it was the warm, reaching feeling in his chest.

He didn’t know.

What he did know was seeing the kid again at the USJ (just a glimpse before he had to focus elsewhere) was like a punch to the gut.

It wasn’t until later with the little Vongola (and hadn’t that been a discussion with his Sensei, learning all about flames and the mafia and an entire world hidden just under his nose) narrowing his eyes at him in confusion that he snapped.

“What?”

“What’s with all these Skies with quirks? It should be impossible.”

And Tomura Shigaraki forgot how to breathe.

He left with the taste of ash and blood in his mouth. He left with his neck scratched raw and ringing in his ears. He left with the Vongola at his side.

He knew the lengths his Sensei was willing to go now. He refused to let another person be sacrificed in the name of some old bastards game.

So of course he lingered close to the blond boy with sad eyes. Of course he bared his teeth when the Mini Might or Vongola grew too close. Someone had to protect him. And who better than Tomura? Who better than Tenko?

Who better than his Sky?

[m0tiv8me]

Been absent on here as I nurse an injured shoulder back to health. Honestly haven’t felt like sharing or being on social much at all. The injury in my shoulder is a bit of a mystery and didn’t happen while working out. I simply lifted a large bag into a car and something felt like it stretched or tore causing severe pain. The pain is not constant and only occurs with certain movements really hampering my range of motion and activities. No lifting or workouts the past 3 weeks due to the pain and fear of making it worse.

Initial X-rays showed no signs of bone or joint damage so doctors suspect a soft tissue tear or ligament/tendon strain at the moment. Time to heal and recover is currently the suggested treatment which could take 10 to 14 months!! Not what I wanted to hear and disappointed for sure. Needless to say physical work and progress has stopped and will remain very limited. It’s a mental and recovery game now. I’ve been through it before and I’ll get through it again but still can’t help but be a bit bummed.

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[dogpantry]

played a game of co-ed soccer tonight for the first time in 15 years and my body is old

[meticulous-tendencies]

today was squats and grocery shopping.

finally more improvement with my shoulder, was able to squat a normal(ish) working weight with no lasting pain!

unfortunately my piriformis is still having issues so i have a lot of sciatic pain this evening. i’m going to focus more on really warming up, massaging using a tennis ball, doing banded clamshells, and nerve flossing to help fix the issue.

db benchpress felt great, still pushing 45s and hitting my rep range with no issues.

got pho with my workout buddies after the lift and hit trader joe’s to stock up on my favorite proteins 😍 and get some basics for the upcoming week :) good day overall!

[haha-shit]

Asking a question on the piercing subreddit and immediately getting a “why would you be doing this for aftercare/HOW has it been healing at all with that” response is going to be second only to my physiatrist looking at my medication list and ekg and asking me how I am still alive.

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[rosereign]

Idk if my mom is experiencing mania, a psychotic break, or a lupus flare up or all three but she’s been loopy lately.

[lawofdeland]

Stephon Gilmore Remains Unsigned Call Him For Veteran Leadership?

[jiggery-duggery]

Unlocking a deep love for pigeons

[revitalizephysiocarebrampton]

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[godforsakenbeast]

micro-dosing photos of ilkka in the new ortho’s office so I don’t tear my arm off with my own teeth like a rabid animal in public. 🖤