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And I'm back at work this morning.  Since I have about a half hour before I start, here's the rundown.

I left straight from work and got to the dojang at about six.  I've been fighting a cold since Tuesday, so jazzed on dayquil, Sudafed, green tea, and Halls Mentho-Lyptus, and having had a sandwich and a salad at five, I arrived ready to face the challenge.

I took about a half an hour to warm up and stretch before the test (getting injured during the test would be so... Read More

Today, I went to the main dojang to test for 3rd Dan Black Belt. There was a black belt meeting at 9:30 a.m., so I had to leave at 5:30 because it is about a 4 hour drive to get there. I was grateful to have my assistant instructor and friend to ride along and support me for my test. My test didn't begin until 4 p.m., so I helped students practice forms, while waiting for their tests to begin. Also, judged the blue belt test. Had 4 really good little boys to judge and they all did really well... Read More

Health and Fitness -- Strength Training (4 sets for each exercise)

My focus has returned to basic strength and hypertrophy. In a few weeks, I'll focus on power.

On all four days, I did One Arm DB Snatches (explosive -- 5 reps), DB Corkscrews (Rotational -- 8 reps), and 4 point planks (Core Stabilization -- 30 secs). All other exercises -- 8 reps.


Monday
Knee Dominant (bilateral): Barbell Front Squat
Hor. Push (unilateral): DB Alt Incline Chest Press
Vert. Pus... Read More

Its test day tomorrow. I think Im as ready as Im going to be, just doing some last minute revision on names of movements in my pattern in case Im quizzed.
I know the meanings and background of the patterns, so its just movements and what theyre used for that Im weakest on. So thats what Ill be checking out tonight.

My push ups are as good as theyre going to be.....so wish me luck :-)

UPDATE - Tested on Saturday, It seemed to go well, I should find out if Ive passed on Thurs... Read More