tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post113486470874804259..comments2023-07-22T06:42:24.121-04:00Comments on One foot in front of the other: Wax on, wax offMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-1134972716084321922005-12-19T01:11:00.000-05:002005-12-19T01:11:00.000-05:00Trackback. This post is cited in Blogmandu, Round...Trackback. This post is cited in Blogmandu, <A HREF="http://zenunbound.com/2005/12/roundup-for-dec-12-18-2005.html" REL="nofollow">Roundup for Dec 12-18, 2005</A>.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718601770472939313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-1134970612865525302005-12-19T00:36:00.000-05:002005-12-19T00:36:00.000-05:00Interesting points, RNI. I would say, though, that...Interesting points, RNI. I would say, though, that Zen, from what little I know of it, is all about Life and Death.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-1134918369842197552005-12-18T10:06:00.000-05:002005-12-18T10:06:00.000-05:00Thanks, Passioncity. I'm very grateful to friends ...Thanks, Passioncity. I'm very grateful to friends and family for helping me in this adventure.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-1134886253087544662005-12-18T01:10:00.000-05:002005-12-18T01:10:00.000-05:00You are such an inspiration Michael! Fight cancer...You are such an inspiration Michael! Fight cancer and training hard .... you are so staunch!Passionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13445672122195812177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-1134877733985063362005-12-17T22:48:00.000-05:002005-12-17T22:48:00.000-05:00Thanks, Anu!I'm very glad I've made karate a part ...Thanks, Anu!<BR/>I'm very glad I've made karate a part of my life. One of the best things I've ever done, in fact.<BR/>I hope you find a great teacher! I'm sure you will.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-1134876982189431142005-12-17T22:36:00.000-05:002005-12-17T22:36:00.000-05:00Hi g,Good questions.As a mid-level student, I'm pa...Hi g,<BR/><BR/>Good questions.<BR/>As a mid-level student, I'm paired with random sparring partners. One minute I could be facing a white belt, the next minute a sandan (third-degree black belt). I'm on the small side, so most of my opponents are bigger than I.<BR/>In terms of modifying my linear style, I think Sensei wants me to learn how to use different approaches to meet given situations. I think dropping the linear way would be a big mistake, and I believe he would agree. <BR/>Rather, what I must learn is when to use it and when to try something else.<BR/>When we do drills, I am much better at "mixing up" my approach between linear movement and methods that vary the angle of attack, and also the level (e.g., crouching, half-front facing, etc.) from which the attack and defense are made.<BR/>In sparring, I revert to a single way of attacking and defending mostly out of fear. And also thinking too much.<BR/>However, I'm acutely aware of this and hope to be able to address it as a result.<BR/>As for the calcium levels, they can be checked only by blood test, though I've gotten pretty good at sensing when my calcium levels may be elevated. Comes with the turf, I suppose.<BR/><BR/>Hello Greenbean,<BR/>Yes, we get into trouble when we don't listen to our bodies. I've paid for that stubbornness any number of times.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.com