Morning Training 6/27/11

We did about an hr of BJJ this morning from 10:30-11:25. Marcus, Will, Ivy, and Matthew showed up and we had a great class. Just worked on cardio, conditioning, and basics then we rolled for 20 minutes. You guys that are slacking on coming to class better watch out.

About Durn Time

Hey Guys,

It's about durn time I did an update to our blog... I have been consumed with a number of items since I last posted.... Cain, Colton, and Micah all won their divisions at both the MS and the LA Judo State Championships.... Several of our other students did medal as well but I do not remember who placed where. Micah will be going to compete at the Judo JR olympics in TX in a few weeks.

I have finally been released to do full activities so I am trying to get back in fighting shape without doing anything too stupid. Timing, cardio, and upper body strength are all areas that need improvement. I was able to train with the Seo family in San Franciso in March. Grandmaster Seo is amazing at his age, well actually at any age. Master Scott is just as talented and hardworking as I had been told and of course Master Steve is continually improving all of his skills.

I also trained with Grandmaster Carlos Machado a few weeks ago... He continues to refine and improve our curriculum. I'm looking forward to the next affiliate seminar with him. I always learn a ton and leave simulaneously exhausted and motivated.

Speaking of curriculum, the final version of our Hapkido curriculum is almost finished starting at white belt and going through 6th degree blackbelt. Master Steve Seo is correcting our terminology and making suggestions on the techniques themselves. We will have the handbook out soon. There will be a ton of stuff that is taught but not a rank requirement but this will give you an additional tool to use in your journey in Hapkido.

We are working on the BJJ curriculum as well but it will probably be fall before we have settled on what we are doing with our BJJ curriculum. I will keep you posted as we progress with it.

Thanks guys and stay safe

Master Chris Holmes

Updates...

It has been a while since I posted... The shoulder is healing faster than the Dr. expected but not fast enough for me. I was promoted to Master rank 5th Degree Blackbelt in Hapkido this fall and 1st stripe Purple Belt in BJJ just before Christmas. Testing with a injured shoulder is a great test of your willpower.

Cain, Colton, and Micah are mowing through the competition at the Judo tournaments... So far Cain has won about 5 or 6 gold metals in a row. Colton has several 1st place finishes as well but usually he has to go up against Cain in the Gold metal match. Micah has won all of his Judo tournaments as well... We will be training with GM In Sun Seo, Master Scott Seo, and Master Steve Seo along with a ton of other great martial artists in March so look forward to some great new Korean chiropractic techniques.

Surgery and classes..

I am having surgery this friday on my shoulder to remove a bone spur and clean up some arthritis... This is not going to affect classes at all... We will still have regular classes, I just will be teaching from a sling...

2010...

Hey guys, it is 2010...This is usually the time of year that we make a decision to get in better shape, we set our personal goals, and we try to become better people than we were the year before.... I want to challenge you to give me your best... 100%of what ever your personal best. I want you to make a committment to achieve your next belt... It's not going to be easy, there will be times you want to give up, you will want to quit, but I know you are stronger than that... Let's make this our best year ever!!!

I am working on my own belt ranks and my personal training. I am doing probodex... It is a great program but I over did it this morning and strained one of the small muscles between my biceps and my triceps... I will have to do more leg work and ab work over the next few days rather than upper body stuff... The challenge is that probodex works multiple muscle groups...

Let me know if I can help you reach your goals...

Teen Party

We are having a Teen Party Saturday Dec. 19th from 6-8 pm. 7th-12th grade, old and new friends welcome.

RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu Seminar with Rigan and Carlos..

Just got back late last night from the seminar with Rigan and Carlos Machado. These guys are just amazing. Rigan is down in weight to 240lbs which scares the crap out of me because he was too fast when he was around 300... I can't imagine how slick he is now when he is seriously rolling. Carlos has continued to improve and refine our curriculum...Guys if you will come to class and work you will become awesome... You cannot learn it by osmosis, it requires effort. Rigan made the point that Carlos and Jean Jaques learned much faster than he did but he was diligent about repetition... He told us that when he was working on new material he often did up to 400 repetitions a day so that it became reflex... So much jiu-jitsu so little time. We will be working on the new ideas and concepts tonight and the rest of this week so come to class and let's get to work!!!!

Peace

Chris Holmes-Master Teacher