Wushu Training Vlog (Xi’an, 2/1)
As you can see from the title, I’m going to do a bit of an experiment this month and instead of writing out these super long blogs (which actually don’t take THAT much time) I’m going to try to use my small camera to record more in-the-wushu-guan vlogs (video blogs), which I can just put up quickly. This one is actually a little long because I took a few different clips and had to string them together, but if I can get things working right it should make the process much faster in the future.
A few things that aren’t on the video …
1. My nanquan section run-down for today: 4 x 4, 3 x 4, 2 x 4, 1-2, 3-4. So, 12 single sections and two half sets. Considering that I felt like crap most of the class, thats not too bad. I actually noticed my endurance and recovery was markedly improved from the previous week.
2. Xiao Yu mentioned that their commissary (lunch room) has a card system for non-athletes. You can buy a card and put money on it and then just use that to buy various ala carte items from their food offerings. I might try that out some time and put up a vlog about it so that you guys can check it out.
3. Today Zhang Laoshi wasn’t there so Han Laoshi coached us. He gave me a few “Ma Ke! (Mark!)” which was nice. He actually remembers my name now.
Enjoy the video, and let me know what you think. Do you like this sort of thing or do you prefer to read the written word. Leave a comment! (BTW, if you have been having problems logging in, it isn’t you. My site is a little wonky and I haven’t had time to fix it yet. Until then you can go here to login.
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I really like this vlog! You have a very good sense of humor =) And not to mention seeing those drills was a great plus! I’m definitely adding those to my conditioning. I never realized how important conditioning actually was until I had to start training by myself and had no teacher to be like, go go go go!
Yes, for sure. Conditioning is a big factor in wushu development. I think it is probably the lack of conditioning that cause most of my previous injuries.
I actually am a little lazy with conditioning these days … but I suppose these things are cyclical. (At least I hope they are!)
Lack of conditioning definitely causes injuries. I remember I used to train 4x a week, then changed schools and went to private lessons 1x a week with a coach, and there, it isn’t hardcore training, it’s learning technique and form. So that left the training to me. I remember trying to do the jumps I had no trouble pulling off when I was in good condition and subsequently pulling this muscle and that muscle, then I realized in order to regain what I had and improve further, conditioning was in line!
Then there’s too much conditioning and you end up all stiff…so then comes stretching! It’s a never ending cycle…
I like the vlog, but your wordy blog posts were nice to read too.
Not to worry. I’m sure there will be plenty more where that came from.
Those alternate squat-leg drills look damn nasty. As do the extreme back extension curls.