I had a training session tonight. The three of us studied Pinan Yodan in some detail, both in terms of the kata structure and some applications to be found therein. The kata deals with a variety of common attacks including head punches, grabs, kicks and tie-ups. Great fun! Pinan Yodan is one of my personal favourites.
It's been quite a week for other training too. Having taken a brief break from regular daily training (due to new baby, a bout of illness and busy at work) it's good to be back into it. Apart from club nights, I've been working on kata and basics, as well as getting out and about. Tomorrow we're off out training for the forthcoming 40-mile walk we're participating in. We might even discuss Karate along the way.
I lead a pretty hectic lifestyle, thanks to a family, fulltime job, karate club and mortgage to support. There's always room in my schedule for some training, even if it's 10 minutes in the morning, plus reading books before bed. It amazes me to think that other people can be sooo busy they can't afford to take a few minutes out of their schedule for some training too. They must be so stressed out. Or perhaps they are stressed and hurried because they are not training!
I still have time for other interests and the occasional social event too, so it's not that bad. The benefits of martial arts training don't often appear quickly. They are an investment for the long term, which is more than I can say about 24/7 partying (although some party-time is good for the soul, I believe).
I've heard that the real benefits to martial arts training only become apparent once you reach 40 years old. Since I'm 40 this year I'm looking forward to it! I feel sorry for young people who are far too busy to even hold a proper conversation, let alone reward themselves with a little time out. Youth is wasted on young people, believe me.
Would I want to trade in what I have now for peace and tranquility? Of course not! Because peace and tranquility are states of mind, not physical conditions. Enlightenment (and beyond) isn't to be found in a remote cave, it's there all around us. You have to declare yourself "in" to get the most out of life.
Now then, just one more kata while this post uploads...
Saturday, February 21, 2009
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4 comments:
It is possible for anyone to fit in even an hour a day for training, no matter how busy they are. Usually when people say they they are too busy, they cant be bothered to get it done. How about the time they spend watching TV, or maybe getting up an hour early to train. If they want it bad enough they will do it.
Yes, I agree.
I've just put the kids to bed, finished washing the dishes, and completed a training session.
Now I'm online!
You're right to say youth is wasted on the young. I aso think middle age is for the old now, so us 40 somethings are in the prime of life! Bring it on.....
Yay, go Sue!
Funny enough I'm having a night out on Saturday. Yes, I'll be going to a club too.
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