TKD

One of the most rewarding things I've experienced as an assistant instructor is when a child asks extra questions. Whether it be how to maneuver your hands when chambering/executing a block or strike, or what stance they are suppose to be in. It makes one feel more like a guide than a teacher.

I practiced flying side kicks the other day. I videotaped myself to see where I was going wrong (I felt I didn't have enough power). Turns out I needed to take off even earlier than I thought to get the flying motion down, while giving myself enough time to chamber and thrust the kick out.


Politics

Got a chance to see Barack Obama at West Chester University last Wednesday (MSNBC Hardball taping). Pennsylvania's primary election will be on April, 22nd. Although I always have a candidate that I'll lean towards, I've never really dedicated myself behind anyone until the Summer. An interesting sidenote: I've been voting since I turned 18, but none of my candidates have ever won--though to be fair, I've voted for a few third party candidates.


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

On all four days, I did One Arm DB Snatches (explosive) Seated Russian Twists (rotational) and 4 Point Planks (Core Stabilization)


Monday
Knee Dominant (bilateral): Barbell Back Squat
Hor. Push (unilateral): DB Chest Press on Stability Ball
Vert. Push (bilateral): Barbell Shoulder Press

Tuesday
Hip Dominant (unilateral): One Leg Supine Hip Extension
Hor. Pull (bilateral): Barbell Row
Vert. Pull (unilateral): Side to Side Pull-Ups

Thursday
Knee Dominant (unilateral): 16 inch Step Ups
Hor. Push (bilateral): Incline Bench Press
Vert. Push (unilateral): Alt DB Shoulder Press

Friday
Hip Dominant (bilateral): Supine Hip Extension
Hor. Pull (unilateral): Bent Over Alt DB Row
Vert. Pull (bilateral): Chin Ups


Favorite Quote of The Week

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear".


Favorite Song of The Week

"The Hands That Built America" - U2

Tags: Student Questions Flying Sidekicks Politics Health Fitness Strength Trainin

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