Hello Again.

It’s been a very long while since my last post. The last time I was around, I was pumped, ready for whatever the world of taekwondo could throw at me. But now, I’m unable to say that much.

I quit taekwondo believing that I was days away from beginning school. Well, things didn’t turn out the way I’d like them to and I ended up withdrawing one day before my official first day of class. Since then, I’ve been in a stump, unable to decide what to do from here. Of course I want to continue my training in taekwondo and go as far as physically and mentally possible, but, as we all know, that also costs money.

I’m not worried about the fees, I can manage them, it’s just that each time I consider rejoining, I’m asked about school and how would I manage to save for it if I’m only spending what I have. To be quite honest, attending school is a big, hot-pink question mark for me at this time, and because the question is hot-pink, it is something that I’d like to avoid for now. Even still, I can’t help but worry and wonder…
Much love and Best wishes to you all.

Eye of the Tiger!

So.. I’ve been doing a little researching of my own on not so out of the way ways to  increase endurance. It’s a problem that I have been struggling with, and I’m sure there are many other beginners like me who are looking for ways to fix this little problem.

Of course there’s the obvious way (sparring), but everyone’s not able to spar outside of class. So, I came across a method that is used by boxers, MMAs, and many other fighters: jumping rope. Really.  And when used in circuit training (jumping rope, push ups, sit ups, squats/launches), you are sure to get an intense workout without all of the machines and such. This may not be new to many of the more experienced fighters, but to many of us “newbs”, it’s news.

I’ve come across two great websites that are full of information on jumping rope and recommended exercises:

• 9 Routines for Jumping Rope with Power and Endurance:
  http://www.projectswole.com/conditioning/9-routines-for-jumping-rope-with-power-and-endurance/
• Jump Rope Exercise Routine: Provide Cardiovascular and Endurance Conditioning to All Muscle Groups:
  http://fitness.suite101.com/article.cfm/jump_rope_exercise_routines

Of course these aren’t quick fixes, like any workout routine you must stick with it. Also, this, in no way, replaces the experience and work out gained through actual sparring.