Day 16

Got up this morning and went to the park to practice.  We drilled down on 1st Dan Special (knife defense) and then staff forms.  It's nice to get out and practice with more people.  It gives me a chance to help others as well as get help with what I'm learning.  And it's a bit of socializing, too - which is far too rare in post-2020 America.

On the way home from the park we picked up some bagels, ate breakfast, and then knocked out our physical requirements.  I feel like I'm getting a bit better at the 2nd Dan self defenses but not fast enough to be where I should.  Once all that was taken care of, we worked on kicks and then got changed to go to the store.

I really need an 8th day between Saturday and Sunday (or maybe between Sunday and Monday) to relax.  It's bad enough when I'm not on the Cycle but now it's just an endless stream of working out and running errands when I'm not working or at the dojang.