Guest guest Posted April 11, 2004 Report Share Posted April 11, 2004 Well gang, no US karate championships for me this year. I've decided instead to celebrate my 50th birthday by going to Japan for about 7 days of karate training, and maybe a chance to participate in the World JKF Goju Kai Championships on my birthday (July 23). I'll do the US championships next year, I think. A bunch of my friends are going to Japan to train for and take their test for 6th degree black belt, and since I have to wait another two years (them's the rules) before I can attempt it, I might as well see what I need to do until 2006, when I'll be eligible. We're sure to have a blast. Last time I was there, I was 4 months pre-op for my first BHR and the cortisone was wearing off fast. This time I'm actually going to enjoy the training instead of limping around wishing it was over. I had a major improvement in flexibility last Thursday concerning my back stiffness, while at my bi-monthly Hellerwork session. I did some spine-stretching exercises which made a huge difference to how I can lift my legs and the psoas pain I've had. This morning during sparring training, I was able to plant a well-controlled but pretty hard roundhouse kick on the side of the head of a 6ft. 1in. student of mine who was standing upright at the time. He said his head was ringing and he had a red mark from my foot on his cheek and neck, but otherwise he's fine. Most important, I felt absolutely no pain. OK, call me a sadist. Des Tuck LBHR October 01 RBHR May 03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2004 Report Share Posted April 11, 2004 Hi Cindy: I knew someone would ask this and I'm a little at a loss to describe them. You kind of had to be there at the time. Basically they were exercises involving stretching the spine. You have to lie on your back and keep your chin tucked in, while you raise your hips and grasp your hands underneath your pelvis. You then let yourself down slowly and repeat. But there were many more. I have a feeling they were primarily Pilates exercises so if you check out whatever they do for lengthening spines in a Pilates book, you'll be on track. Des In a message dated 4/11/2004 5:31:54 PM Pacific Standard Time, cgronbach@... writes: had a major improvement in flexibility last Thursday concerning my back >stiffness, while at my bi-monthly Hellerwork session. I did some >spine-stretching >exercises which made a huge difference to how I can lift my legs and the >psoas pain I've had. Would you mind sharing the exercises? I still struggle with my back stiffness and psoas, although it is still s l o w l y improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2004 Report Share Posted April 11, 2004 Hi Chris; I'm so glad it inspired you because I was hoping that it would be perceived as inspirational rather than just bragging. That known commodity of pain you speak of is, for me a distant memory. I used to surf in Durban, South Africa in my younger days, and the twisting required in karate is much more demanding than anything I ever did in the ocean. I " m sure you'll be overjoyed at the result. The hardest thing for me before surgery was to accept that I was going to be better. Fortunately (kind of) I was in so much pain that I couldn't believe it would be any worse. That's what made me become absolutely driven to believe in it. Best of luck. Des P.S. If you cancel, I'm going to come down there and kick your ass! In a message dated 4/11/2004 5:39:27 PM Pacific Standard Time, gabacho@... writes: This post of yours is a great source of inspiration for me, since I can function ok right now, as long as I don't do alot. But I don't just want to function without doing alot. I'm 44, and healthy, and finding ways to stay fit, but not aggaravating my hip is gettting tough. So I'm getting a C+ installed on April 15th. But I have been so worried that I might be even more limited in what I can do following the surgery. At least with the status quo I live with a known commodity. But yuor post has shown that we are capable of so much more. And it answers my concerns about " pivot " sports. I love to surf, and was afraid of the twisting part. Thanks again for taking the time to share. Every little bit of hope for me is precious right now, as I am struggling with the urge to cancel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2004 Report Share Posted April 11, 2004 At 08:22 PM 4/11/2004 -0400, you wrote: >Well gang, no US karate championships for me this year. I've decided instead >to celebrate my 50th birthday by going to Japan for about 7 days of karate >training, and maybe a chance to participate in the World JKF Goju Kai >Championships on my birthday (July 23). What a great birthday celebration! >I had a major improvement in flexibility last Thursday concerning my back >stiffness, while at my bi-monthly Hellerwork session. I did some >spine-stretching >exercises which made a huge difference to how I can lift my legs and the >psoas pain I've had. Would you mind sharing the exercises? I still struggle with my back stiffness and psoas, although it is still s l o w l y improving. Cindy C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 Dr. Boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2004 Report Share Posted April 11, 2004 Des, This post of yours is a great source of inspiration for me, since I can function ok right now, as long as I don't do alot. But I don't just want to function without doing alot. I'm 44, and healthy, and finding ways to stay fit, but not aggaravating my hip is gettting tough. So I'm getting a C+ installed on April 15th. But I have been so worried that I might be even more limited in what I can do following the surgery. At least with the status quo I live with a known commodity. But yuor post has shown that we are capable of so much more. And it answers my concerns about " pivot " sports. I love to surf, and was afraid of the twisting part. Thanks again for taking the time to share. Every little bit of hope for me is precious right now, as I am struggling with the urge to cancel. Chris > Well gang, no US karate championships for me this year. I've decided instead > to celebrate my 50th birthday by going to Japan for about 7 days of karate > training, and maybe a chance to participate in the World JKF Goju Kai > Championships on my birthday (July 23). I'll do the US championships next year, I think. > > A bunch of my friends are going to Japan to train for and take their test for > 6th degree black belt, and since I have to wait another two years (them's the > rules) before I can attempt it, I might as well see what I need to do until > 2006, when I'll be eligible. We're sure to have a blast. > > Last time I was there, I was 4 months pre-op for my first BHR and the > cortisone was wearing off fast. This time I'm actually going to enjoy the training > instead of limping around wishing it was over. > > I had a major improvement in flexibility last Thursday concerning my back > stiffness, while at my bi-monthly Hellerwork session. I did some spine-stretching > exercises which made a huge difference to how I can lift my legs and the > psoas pain I've had. > > This morning during sparring training, I was able to plant a well- controlled > but pretty hard roundhouse kick on the side of the head of a 6ft. 1in. > student of mine who was standing upright at the time. He said his head was ringing > and he had a red mark from my foot on his cheek and neck, but otherwise he's > fine. Most important, I felt absolutely no pain. > > OK, call me a sadist. > > Des Tuck > LBHR October 01 > RBHR May 03 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2004 Report Share Posted April 11, 2004 how about " the green hornet " !!! OK, call me a sadist. Des Tuck LBHR October 01 RBHR May 03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2004 Report Share Posted April 11, 2004 Great reply, Des! You do certainly inspire!! Ah me- my sin is that I know I brag. It's that mad rock climber in me don't you know.......... I DO remember being skeptical.. yeah sure lots of people do well with their resurf, but they cannot possibly be as bad off as me-- therefore it just can't happen. But it did!! Unbelievable! It still takes my breath away sometimes!!! How tall are you, Chris? I think Des can probably kick a lot higher than that! Jude Re: Re: Life is beautiful Hi Chris; I'm so glad it inspired you because I was hoping that it would be perceived as inspirational rather than just bragging. That known commodity of pain you speak of is, for me a distant memory. I used to surf in Durban, South Africa in my younger days, and the twisting required in karate is much more demanding than anything I ever did in the ocean. I " m sure you'll be overjoyed at the result. The hardest thing for me before surgery was to accept that I was going to be better. Fortunately (kind of) I was in so much pain that I couldn't believe it would be any worse. That's what made me become absolutely driven to believe in it. Best of luck. Des P.S. If you cancel, I'm going to come down there and kick your ass! In a message dated 4/11/2004 5:39:27 PM Pacific Standard Time, gabacho@... writes: This post of yours is a great source of inspiration for me, since I can function ok right now, as long as I don't do alot. But I don't just want to function without doing alot. I'm 44, and healthy, and finding ways to stay fit, but not aggaravating my hip is gettting tough. So I'm getting a C+ installed on April 15th. But I have been so worried that I might be even more limited in what I can do following the surgery. At least with the status quo I live with a known commodity. But yuor post has shown that we are capable of so much more. And it answers my concerns about " pivot " sports. I love to surf, and was afraid of the twisting part. Thanks again for taking the time to share. Every little bit of hope for me is precious right now, as I am struggling with the urge to cancel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 How about " Nippon Tuck " ? In a message dated 4/11/2004 11:00:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time, jefftrapold@... writes: how about " the green hornet " !!! OK, call me a sadist. Des Tuck LBHR October 01 RBHR May 03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 You can decide what to do, but please, please don't ever get serious. The pain will come back. Des In a message dated 4/12/2004 9:16:38 AM Pacific Standard Time, jjg@... writes: Makes em think I'm going to have to get serious and play catch-up with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Des, What a great, upbeat letter -- Thanks! Folks, this just shows what a top-notch, dedicated martial artist can do. Your mileage may vary, as they say, but it's not where you are so much as how far you've come. I still remember when Des started on the list and watching his progress, great advice and keen sense of fun has a been a treat in and of itself. Makes em think I'm going to have to get serious and play catch-up with you. As I quipped to my wife, " guess I don't have an excuse for doing anything half-assed anymore! " Cheers, Jeff rBHR Aug. 1, 2001 Mr. McMinn >Well gang, no US karate championships for me this year. I've decided instead >to celebrate my 50th birthday by going to Japan for about 7 days of karate >training, and maybe a chance to participate in the World JKF Goju Kai >Championships on my birthday (July 23). I'll do the US championships next year, >I think. > >A bunch of my friends are going to Japan to train for and take their test for >6th degree black belt, and since I have to wait another two years (them's the >rules) before I can attempt it, I might as well see what I need to do until >2006, when I'll be eligible. We're sure to have a blast. > >Last time I was there, I was 4 months pre-op for my first BHR and the >cortisone was wearing off fast. This time I'm actually going to enjoy the >training >instead of limping around wishing it was over. > >I had a major improvement in flexibility last Thursday concerning my back >stiffness, while at my bi-monthly Hellerwork session. I did some >spine-stretching >exercises which made a huge difference to how I can lift my legs and the >psoas pain I've had. > >This morning during sparring training, I was able to plant a well-controlled >but pretty hard roundhouse kick on the side of the head of a 6ft. 1in. >student of mine who was standing upright at the time. He said his head was >ringing >and he had a red mark from my foot on his cheek and neck, but otherwise he's >fine. Most important, I felt absolutely no pain. > >OK, call me a sadist. > >Des Tuck >LBHR October 01 >RBHR May 03 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Des, That post is EXACTLY what I needed! I have dreams of someday knowing what it feels like to do a nice, powerful, roundhouse to the head with good form! (You know with a litle of that extra Muay Thai pull through...Oh yeah!!). I have always had arthritis since my karate days. I owe so many people!!! I haven't permitted myself the fantasy of back spin heel kick, but your post is putting that mischievious gleam back in my eye! Thanks! Amy > >Well gang, no US karate championships for me this year. I've decided > instead > >to celebrate my 50th birthday by going to Japan for about 7 days of karate > > >training, and maybe a chance to participate in the World JKF Goju Kai > >Championships on my birthday (July 23). I'll do the US championships next > year, > >I think. > > > >A bunch of my friends are going to Japan to train for and take their test > for > >6th degree black belt, and since I have to wait another two years (them's > the > >rules) before I can attempt it, I might as well see what I need to do > until > >2006, when I'll be eligible. We're sure to have a blast. > > > >Last time I was there, I was 4 months pre-op for my first BHR and the > >cortisone was wearing off fast. This time I'm actually going to enjoy the > >training > >instead of limping around wishing it was over. > > > >I had a major improvement in flexibility last Thursday concerning my back > >stiffness, while at my bi-monthly Hellerwork session. I did some > >spine-stretching > >exercises which made a huge difference to how I can lift my legs and the > >psoas pain I've had. > > > >This morning during sparring training, I was able to plant a > well-controlled > >but pretty hard roundhouse kick on the side of the head of a 6ft. 1in. > >student of mine who was standing upright at the time. He said his head was > > >ringing > >and he had a red mark from my foot on his cheek and neck, but otherwise > he's > >fine. Most important, I felt absolutely no pain. > > > >OK, call me a sadist. > > > >Des Tuck > >LBHR October 01 > >RBHR May 03 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Des, That post is EXACTLY what I needed! I have dreams of someday knowing what it feels like to do a nice, powerful, roundhouse to the head with good form! (You know with a litle of that extra Muay Thai pull through...Oh yeah!!). I have always had arthritis since my karate days. I owe so many people!!! I haven't permitted myself the fantasy of back spin heel kick, but your post is putting that mischievious gleam back in my eye! Thanks! Amy > >Well gang, no US karate championships for me this year. I've decided > instead > >to celebrate my 50th birthday by going to Japan for about 7 days of karate > > >training, and maybe a chance to participate in the World JKF Goju Kai > >Championships on my birthday (July 23). I'll do the US championships next > year, > >I think. > > > >A bunch of my friends are going to Japan to train for and take their test > for > >6th degree black belt, and since I have to wait another two years (them's > the > >rules) before I can attempt it, I might as well see what I need to do > until > >2006, when I'll be eligible. We're sure to have a blast. > > > >Last time I was there, I was 4 months pre-op for my first BHR and the > >cortisone was wearing off fast. This time I'm actually going to enjoy the > >training > >instead of limping around wishing it was over. > > > >I had a major improvement in flexibility last Thursday concerning my back > >stiffness, while at my bi-monthly Hellerwork session. I did some > >spine-stretching > >exercises which made a huge difference to how I can lift my legs and the > >psoas pain I've had. > > > >This morning during sparring training, I was able to plant a > well-controlled > >but pretty hard roundhouse kick on the side of the head of a 6ft. 1in. > >student of mine who was standing upright at the time. He said his head was > > >ringing > >and he had a red mark from my foot on his cheek and neck, but otherwise > he's > >fine. Most important, I felt absolutely no pain. > > > >OK, call me a sadist. > > > >Des Tuck > >LBHR October 01 > >RBHR May 03 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Des, That post is EXACTLY what I needed! I have dreams of someday knowing what it feels like to do a nice, powerful, roundhouse to the head with good form! (You know with a litle of that extra Muay Thai pull through...Oh yeah!!). I have always had arthritis since my karate days. I owe so many people!!! I haven't permitted myself the fantasy of back spin heel kick, but your post is putting that mischievious gleam back in my eye! Thanks! Amy > >Well gang, no US karate championships for me this year. I've decided > instead > >to celebrate my 50th birthday by going to Japan for about 7 days of karate > > >training, and maybe a chance to participate in the World JKF Goju Kai > >Championships on my birthday (July 23). I'll do the US championships next > year, > >I think. > > > >A bunch of my friends are going to Japan to train for and take their test > for > >6th degree black belt, and since I have to wait another two years (them's > the > >rules) before I can attempt it, I might as well see what I need to do > until > >2006, when I'll be eligible. We're sure to have a blast. > > > >Last time I was there, I was 4 months pre-op for my first BHR and the > >cortisone was wearing off fast. This time I'm actually going to enjoy the > >training > >instead of limping around wishing it was over. > > > >I had a major improvement in flexibility last Thursday concerning my back > >stiffness, while at my bi-monthly Hellerwork session. I did some > >spine-stretching > >exercises which made a huge difference to how I can lift my legs and the > >psoas pain I've had. > > > >This morning during sparring training, I was able to plant a > well-controlled > >but pretty hard roundhouse kick on the side of the head of a 6ft. 1in. > >student of mine who was standing upright at the time. He said his head was > > >ringing > >and he had a red mark from my foot on his cheek and neck, but otherwise > he's > >fine. Most important, I felt absolutely no pain. > > > >OK, call me a sadist. > > > >Des Tuck > >LBHR October 01 > >RBHR May 03 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Nooooooooooooo problem. Just do it. Des In a message dated 4/12/2004 12:27:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, bahpunbug@... writes: I haven't permitted myself the fantasy of back spin heel kick, but your post is putting that mischievious gleam back in my eye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Nooooooooooooo problem. Just do it. Des In a message dated 4/12/2004 12:27:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, bahpunbug@... writes: I haven't permitted myself the fantasy of back spin heel kick, but your post is putting that mischievious gleam back in my eye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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