Hello I have been struggling a lot lately ever since I lost the ability to do push ups and sit ups. ON top of these things I have a soar throat that makes it hurt to talk and breath. I feel as though I was on a high of being able to do push ups and sit ups again, and participating in kung fu again, yet most of it all got taken away in a blink of an eye(physically). Mentally kung fu has never left my side.
It's certainly frustrating I have been through this song and dance before and it is no less frustrating now then when I first went through something like this. The only big difference this time is I know what to do and what to expect. I have a plan and I am executing it. I have been giving the go ahead to do these push ups called shoulder tap. It's where I go into a push up position and use one hand to touch one shoulder then switch. I can currently do 10 right now. I will be doing proper push ups again someday, just need to be smart about how I treat my shoulders and do my physio exercises to the best of my ability.
It kinda feel like right now I ran a 100 km marathon to better shoulders and health, and as I was about to finish that run I was told there will be another 100 kms added here so deal with it. I know life will happen again it is just I was hoping to feel good physically longer then a short burst. But I could wish all I want it won't change the state I am in now. What I can do and I am doing is changing my attitude of how to deal with this situation. Writing and talking about what I am doing and what I am going to do and achieve helps me a lot in the keeping optimistic apartment.
I will get through this again and this time enjoy the journey to get there. My life is going through major changes right now. I have my very first girlfriend and she makes me so happy, and starting next week I will become a journeyman electrician. I have a lot more responsibilities in life now and I am nervous, but at the same time enjoying the experience.
Sifu Langner
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
Curve Ball
So this year I had planned to do better in my push ups and sit ups, and of course I get thrown a curve ball. I got into a fight defending myself against a person who made a poor decision. They decided that it was worth risking jail time for something so insignificant. I won't go into the details, but we grappled twice and he Sucker punch me twice.
The after math of that fight is I got a bunch of scratches on my face and a sore shoulder. I can't really do push ups anymore, because it puts to much strain on my shoulder and it hurts a lot. Then I started to develop a sore neck. Then at work I did something to aggravate the sore neck to the point of me waking up the next day and I could barely move. So now I can't do sit ups or leg lifts, because it hurts my neck to much.
So it all seems like it is going down hill from an early start into the new year. Already are my plans have been ruined. So as a wise person said it's about how you react to the Situation and how I am going to bounce back. I am not going to let this de-rail me. I have set my course and achieve my goal of doing better in my push ups and sit ups. I will still participate this Saturday in the 1000 lear year push ups and sit ups. I will have to do it differently, but it's better then choosing to do none. I don't know if my body the way it is now can handle doing a thousand of something, but I will do what I am cable of.
I won't be ashamed that if I can't do 1000, but I will give it my all until my body say done. It would be irresponsible of me if I did not listen to what my body is telling me right now. There is a difference between pushing yourself beyond your limits to achieve the extraordinary, and recklessly doing more damage to yourself to the point of irreversible damage. So I will come up with something to do a 1000 of this saturday and achieve my goals.
Sifu Langner
The after math of that fight is I got a bunch of scratches on my face and a sore shoulder. I can't really do push ups anymore, because it puts to much strain on my shoulder and it hurts a lot. Then I started to develop a sore neck. Then at work I did something to aggravate the sore neck to the point of me waking up the next day and I could barely move. So now I can't do sit ups or leg lifts, because it hurts my neck to much.
So it all seems like it is going down hill from an early start into the new year. Already are my plans have been ruined. So as a wise person said it's about how you react to the Situation and how I am going to bounce back. I am not going to let this de-rail me. I have set my course and achieve my goal of doing better in my push ups and sit ups. I will still participate this Saturday in the 1000 lear year push ups and sit ups. I will have to do it differently, but it's better then choosing to do none. I don't know if my body the way it is now can handle doing a thousand of something, but I will do what I am cable of.
I won't be ashamed that if I can't do 1000, but I will give it my all until my body say done. It would be irresponsible of me if I did not listen to what my body is telling me right now. There is a difference between pushing yourself beyond your limits to achieve the extraordinary, and recklessly doing more damage to yourself to the point of irreversible damage. So I will come up with something to do a 1000 of this saturday and achieve my goals.
Sifu Langner
Monday, 17 February 2020
So Tired
I have just started this new job in Drayton valley. This job is definitely gonna test my mental and physical state when it comes to my kung fu. I am the worst morning person ever. I really struggle to wake up even if I get enough sleep. I actually do really well with night shift. The only problem is with night is I no longer have a life.
So the thing is I have to drive 1 hour and 15 mins to there everyday, and of course the same back. I know its not the longest anyone has had to travel to a job, but it is for me. Every morning once I gain any consciousness I feel so heavy and tired; moving at all is a chore. I wish I could just start drinking coffee, but I don't like the taste. I set two alarms for myself, because I am very good at turning off one of them in my sleep.
Once I get to work it takes me at least an hour to finally get into the swing of things. The big test for me is going to have enough mental and physical fortitude to keep my promises with my numbers, and going to classes.
I have no intention to miss. I just know myself well enough that I will be really exhausted after work. Its not that my job is insanely hard. I do work hard and enjoy it thoroughly. It's just the mix of knowing I wont get enough sleep for the day, and the long drive, and still keeping up what I want to accomplish. This for me will be a challenge, but I am determined to keep up with my numbers, and to keep up with my kung fu. I WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL.
Sifu Langner
So the thing is I have to drive 1 hour and 15 mins to there everyday, and of course the same back. I know its not the longest anyone has had to travel to a job, but it is for me. Every morning once I gain any consciousness I feel so heavy and tired; moving at all is a chore. I wish I could just start drinking coffee, but I don't like the taste. I set two alarms for myself, because I am very good at turning off one of them in my sleep.
Once I get to work it takes me at least an hour to finally get into the swing of things. The big test for me is going to have enough mental and physical fortitude to keep my promises with my numbers, and going to classes.
I have no intention to miss. I just know myself well enough that I will be really exhausted after work. Its not that my job is insanely hard. I do work hard and enjoy it thoroughly. It's just the mix of knowing I wont get enough sleep for the day, and the long drive, and still keeping up what I want to accomplish. This for me will be a challenge, but I am determined to keep up with my numbers, and to keep up with my kung fu. I WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL.
Sifu Langner
Sunday, 9 February 2020
Leap Year 1000
I am actually enjoying for the first time since I joined I Ho Chuan recording my number. It's not like I have not recorded them before, but I always found it to be quite laborious. I would put one more tick down and see just another tick. I would reach 5,000 or 10,000 and I would not care.
This year seems different I look forward to adding whatever tick I can get and I really enjoy seeing the numbers go up. The different thing I doing this year is a different attitude and a different approach. I am approaching this year as I have a set schedule of accomplishing my push ups and sit ups, but not beating myself up whenever I miss a day. I just know I will keep going and not give up. Its super important to when I miss a day is that I get right back to my schedule push ups and sit ups right away. The world has not stopped because I missed a day, nor have I fallen behind. Everyday will not always be perfect for Getting my numbers in, but I don't stop just because I might not be on schedule anymore. I will keep going.
Some days I might not get in all the numbers I wanted, but I fit what I can. If shoulders start to hurt, I do tricep push ups, or wall push ups. If my tail bone hurts, or I develop a rug burn on my back, I do leg lifts. There is always a way to accomplish my goals.
I have certainly chained my altitude, from a chore to a useful tool to keep me motivated. I have had days where doing 10 push ups was my limit due to my shoulders, and that's okay because I am not giving up.
Also for the title now I thought it would be cool if we could all do 1000 push ups and sit ups on the leap year this year. Even if all you can do is 10 it will be great if we all can participate in this. I Would love to know who wants to join me that day??? it falls on a Saturday :)
Sifu Langner
This year seems different I look forward to adding whatever tick I can get and I really enjoy seeing the numbers go up. The different thing I doing this year is a different attitude and a different approach. I am approaching this year as I have a set schedule of accomplishing my push ups and sit ups, but not beating myself up whenever I miss a day. I just know I will keep going and not give up. Its super important to when I miss a day is that I get right back to my schedule push ups and sit ups right away. The world has not stopped because I missed a day, nor have I fallen behind. Everyday will not always be perfect for Getting my numbers in, but I don't stop just because I might not be on schedule anymore. I will keep going.
Some days I might not get in all the numbers I wanted, but I fit what I can. If shoulders start to hurt, I do tricep push ups, or wall push ups. If my tail bone hurts, or I develop a rug burn on my back, I do leg lifts. There is always a way to accomplish my goals.
I have certainly chained my altitude, from a chore to a useful tool to keep me motivated. I have had days where doing 10 push ups was my limit due to my shoulders, and that's okay because I am not giving up.
Also for the title now I thought it would be cool if we could all do 1000 push ups and sit ups on the leap year this year. Even if all you can do is 10 it will be great if we all can participate in this. I Would love to know who wants to join me that day??? it falls on a Saturday :)
Sifu Langner
Sunday, 2 February 2020
One Step
I am going to approach this year of I Ho Chuan one step at a time. I have been re-evaluating my life lately. I realized I have been trying to accomplish the end goal so fast I have been messing up on the journey to my goal. How I get to my goal is the most important step into achieving anything in life.
Somewhere in my life I forgot this. I need to apply this way of thinking even into my daily way of living.
With work, relationships, personal growth, and of course kung fu.
Step one Learn and absorb everything I can, listen and communicate, don't ignore how I feel, record everything and practice
Sifu Langner
Somewhere in my life I forgot this. I need to apply this way of thinking even into my daily way of living.
With work, relationships, personal growth, and of course kung fu.
Step one Learn and absorb everything I can, listen and communicate, don't ignore how I feel, record everything and practice
Sifu Langner
Sunday, 26 January 2020
Best Day Ever
I just want to start with congratulations to Sifu Sollinger and Sifu ward. I felt truly blessed yesterday, because not only did I get to see my best friend get his black belt, but I was Dan and Mels 5 technique partner for there banquet debut. These are my two closes friends and I have the honor to call them both my best friends. I also really enjoyed being apart of the drumming. I truly love drumming. I laughed a lot at this years lion dance it was just so well done.
This banquet was bitter sweet, because I was super happy for Dan, but I also knew he was leaving the I Ho Chuan for the first time since he joined this year. He is leaving for a noble reason. I know Dan will still be at kung fu all the time, it's just gonna be different this year, because Dan for me embodied what the I Ho Chaun program can do for someone, and what it looks like when someone gives their all to completing everything in the I Ho Chuan program. Dan truly does not have the spirit of "I will try" he has the "I will do and this is how, and now I will follow through"
With Dan gone from the I Ho Chaun team for me it leaves a big hole, but that's what so great about I Ho Chaun. New people will rise up to the challenge and become the new Dan. Dan inspired many and I know he will continue to do so.
Side note: I got to spend all day today with my girlfriend Cora Lea. With her 2 lovely kids Mia and Destiny. Today was a great day.
Sifu Langner
This banquet was bitter sweet, because I was super happy for Dan, but I also knew he was leaving the I Ho Chuan for the first time since he joined this year. He is leaving for a noble reason. I know Dan will still be at kung fu all the time, it's just gonna be different this year, because Dan for me embodied what the I Ho Chaun program can do for someone, and what it looks like when someone gives their all to completing everything in the I Ho Chuan program. Dan truly does not have the spirit of "I will try" he has the "I will do and this is how, and now I will follow through"
With Dan gone from the I Ho Chaun team for me it leaves a big hole, but that's what so great about I Ho Chaun. New people will rise up to the challenge and become the new Dan. Dan inspired many and I know he will continue to do so.
Side note: I got to spend all day today with my girlfriend Cora Lea. With her 2 lovely kids Mia and Destiny. Today was a great day.
Sifu Langner
Monday, 20 January 2020
Living and Learning
It seems weird to me right now. I am 30 soon to become 31 and I feel like I am starting my life right now. I been happy in life before, but I don't think I have ever been this happy. I feel overjoyed, excited, ecstatic, and can't wait for the next day. I went on quite the roller coaster of emotions last week. I lost a very important cousin, I got laid off, but I don't feel in despair.
I knew my cousin was the type of guy who lived life to the best of his capabilities and always tried his hardest to provide for his family. He was extraordinary person trying to live a normal life. I am certainly still sad about his passing, but he gave me a new way to look at life. Life can end at any moment and you may not know the reason why. So I must live to the fullest, and honor the memory's of people who were not afraid to live their life, but were cut short. I have always been scared to live mine. I want to continue to live my life to become a person of change and extraordinary experiences.
I believe so far in my life everything happens for a reason.When I had anger issues in school I Kung fu found me and unknowingly to me at the time, helped me control my anger. When I did not know what I wanted to do for a career I met Dan who inspired me to become an electrician. When I wanted to move out and lose weight again and learn Japanese, I found a landlord ( through the help of my friends) who helps people with weight loss and teaches Japanese. When I finally gave up on ever having hope of finding someone that would show genuine romantic interested in me I find her at work. She actually gave me great advice which lead me to asking her out. "A close mouth never gets fed". A passing cousin who I took for granted and thought would always be there. He showed me how important it is to really appreciate the time I have and those I share it with.
I will truly miss him. Thank you I will never forget you. I wish we had more time. I promise to live my life to the fullest I can.
Sifu Langner
I knew my cousin was the type of guy who lived life to the best of his capabilities and always tried his hardest to provide for his family. He was extraordinary person trying to live a normal life. I am certainly still sad about his passing, but he gave me a new way to look at life. Life can end at any moment and you may not know the reason why. So I must live to the fullest, and honor the memory's of people who were not afraid to live their life, but were cut short. I have always been scared to live mine. I want to continue to live my life to become a person of change and extraordinary experiences.
I believe so far in my life everything happens for a reason.When I had anger issues in school I Kung fu found me and unknowingly to me at the time, helped me control my anger. When I did not know what I wanted to do for a career I met Dan who inspired me to become an electrician. When I wanted to move out and lose weight again and learn Japanese, I found a landlord ( through the help of my friends) who helps people with weight loss and teaches Japanese. When I finally gave up on ever having hope of finding someone that would show genuine romantic interested in me I find her at work. She actually gave me great advice which lead me to asking her out. "A close mouth never gets fed". A passing cousin who I took for granted and thought would always be there. He showed me how important it is to really appreciate the time I have and those I share it with.
I will truly miss him. Thank you I will never forget you. I wish we had more time. I promise to live my life to the fullest I can.
Sifu Langner
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