Category Archives: judo

Kick-Ass Boken (Sword)

Posted on May 12, 2011 by workingtechmom

Just hanging around tonight practicing my boken routine.  A boken is a Japanese wooden sword.  We have a martial arts demonstration this week-end and I am doing a routine with the boken and then we launch right into a fight … Continue reading →

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Use Me

Posted on April 27, 2011 by workingtechmom

I was feeling a bit down about my martial arts training and reached out for help.  Thanks for the great comments and support.  It is helping. Tonight at class – after thinking “I don’t feel like going, but I’ve made … Continue reading →

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I’ll Pass On Breaking Boards

Posted on March 21, 2011 by workingtechmom

Back at martial arts tonight after a week off.  140 push-ups, only 30 sit-ups (yeah), some sparring with the bostaffs, and then a few self-defence moves where we get to throw each other through the air. Great class.  Adrenaline, sweat, … Continue reading →

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