Maybe it's because I haven't been getting enough sleep or maybe it's because I've been trying to do too many things in one day (I work full time now and I recently started playing music everyday again) but lately, I am tired ALL the time! It's definitely taking its toll on my training. While I've been training regularly, many classes I am so physically exhausted I find myself dragging through kata exercises halfway through a one hour class. Fighting classes aren't too bad for the simple fact I'm forced to stay on my toes to avoid being pummeled and even in those classes I find myself focusing on blocking punches/kicks and not throwing them...this is bad, I know. I really need some energy!
Tonight I am taking Kaicho's 7'o clock evening class. I've never taken this class before but I've heard that it's a great class and Kaicho is a great instructor who I have not had the privilege of taking very often. The class is in 4 hours and I figure I'll get some wind before then...my spirit is definitely there (for karate at least, in terms of other aspects of life, that's another story), I just hope my body will hold-up. You know, tonight, I'm going to get to bed by 11 (or 12 the absolute latest!) because if I don't get a full 8 hrs or even 9 hrs, I'll probably fall apart as in my arms and legs will fall off...
I think once I get more sleep I should be okay really. And it's especially important now because I have to get to class and continue learning my new material (since receiving my green belt nearly a month ago) and I have to prepare for the interdojo tournament exactly one month from today. It's not so much about placing as it is about the experience (which is very fun :)). This year I get to do kumite but we'll see what that looks like in the next few weeks but I'm doing kata for sure. I'm working on Pinan IV, which is a cool kata (my favorite so far) and the one I know the best out of the three green belt katas I have on my syllabus.
You know last May, I placed 7th out of 7 adv. blue belt women and I was pretty torn up about it but I learned a pretty strong lesson about sportsmanship and dealing with being "last". I learned not to take it so hard even though I've always been the last kid picked for dodge ball or any team for like my whole life. I'm almost 23 tears old so I think it's honestly time to let that go. The I-can't-do anything-right-I'll-never-be-good-at-anything mentality...It's a hard mentality to rid yourself of when it's been a part of you your whole life. But I am dealing with it and that's all I can do if I expect to over come it. I mean in I promised myself I wouldn't quit and back in the October tournament, I placed 5th out of 8 yellow belts and I was super happy because I overcame my fear and had fun. I hope to do my best kata yet this tournament especially since I am really beginning to breakdown the technical aspects in my katas.
On a final note: I MISS YAI :( My work schedule is just too tough right now but when things settle, I hope I can make it regularly.
Happy Training,
Danielle
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