An Insightful Day!

WOW…what an insightful day!  My day started with some daily requirements, then off to teach Little Tigers class.  After that I worked with Inst. Dege on staff forms.  Then came black belt class.  Inst. Auerbach taught an empathy class.  We taped up our hand so that we couldn’t use it and then he taught us how he does Oh Chang.  He’s adapted it to compensate for only one hand.  It was really difficult to think about the foot work and the different hand movements.  He said that when he learns a poomsae, he has to watch us do the poomsae the way that we do it, and then he translates it to fit his abilities.  He said it was like learning a foreign language.  There were several times when I got frustrated because I didn’t get the moves right.  It gave me insight to what he has to do every time he steps out on the mat.  Thanks Inst. Auerbach! 

Then it was time for the Health Fair.  The first thing I did was to try the massage.  It was very relaxing.  I might have to consider getting a full blown massage sometime.  (This was just a mini version.)  Thanks Ms. Janet!  I even tried the Zumba class.  I have to say that I almost got as frustrated in Zumba as I did in black belt class – because I have no rhythm.  But it was still a good workout.  Thanks Ms. Jacquie!  I participated in the women’s self defense class.  It’s always helpful to learn ways to get out of bad situations.  Thanks Master Hartle!  I listened to Inst. Lloyd’s presentation on “Five a Day, the Colored Way”.  And a lot of what he said made sense.  I need to try harder to eat more fruits and vegetables.  Thanks Chef Lloyd!

I came home – got in a couple of miles, did some pull-ups, and my sparring rounds.  And now, I think I’m done for the day!