Seriously, my friends – the hard part is over, we’ve hit the halfway point. Now we start counting down how many days are left in #30daysofmartialarts Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of #training left to do and a lot of tired, weary #muscles left to heal. But the first half has been fun and #inspirational. Thank you, everyone, for being a part of a #positive and #supportive online #community of #martialarts , even if you’re not going this challenge, I’ve tagged you because of your contribution to #positivity – gotta go! still gotta get my hour in today! @jeremylesniak @mish.mash.do @ando_mierzwa @karateculture @erickastengren @bsma_dojo @budobrothers April 15, 2018April 15, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
And so ends Day 13 of #30daysofmartialarts. More #hojoundo and stretching. It’s late but going to finish up with #meditation (of course). #30daysofkarate #martialarts #karate @bsma_dojo @mish.mash.do @jeremylesniak @ando_mierzwa @karateculture @erickastengren April 14, 2018April 14, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
I’VE ALMOST HIT A #GOAL – it’s been almost 25 years since I was able to sit in #seiza – one of my goals for April and the #30daysofmartialarts was to be able to get into position again. Especially for #meditation and tonight I managed to have my butt touch my heels. It hurt a bit but another week or two and I’ll be there! Also did #Kihon and #bunkai tonight. #30daysofkarate #karate #meditate #stretching #healthandwellness #budo @karateculture @erickastengren @mish.mash.do @jeremylesniak @ando_mierzwa April 12, 2018April 12, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
Another 2 hours in the #dojo tonight for Day 11 of #30daysofmartialarts – and I actually get to have an early night tonight! #30daysofkarate #karate #training #martialarts #happyplace April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Joanne B Wagner Community Center View in Instagram ⇒
Day 10 of #30daysofmartialarts and I’m ready to call it a day. Spent a couple hours in the dojo with the kids and then had an amazing adult class afterward (the one week @erickastengren couldn’t stay, of course). Struggling with my daughter who, currently, is more interested in the idea of going to karate than actually participating. But that’s for tomorrow. Now it’s bedtime. #30daysofkarate #karate #martialarts #prouddad @mish.mash.do @jeremylesniak @ando_mierzwa @karateculture @bsma_dojo April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
Day 9. Had a GREAT session tonight – practiced more from “Martial Arts for Everyone” from @budobrothers . The tendinitis in my right shoulder is improving with stretching. All that’s separating me from being done is to close off tonight with 15 minutes of #meditation. With each night, it’s getting easier and more enjoyable to #meditate for extended times. #30daysofmartialarts #30daysofkarate #karate #martialarts #budo #bushido #mokuso #zazen #satori #isshin #dotai #oneinmindandspirit #training #conditioning @bsma_dojo @karateculture @mish.mash.do @jeremylesniak @erickastengren @ando_mierzwa April 9, 2018April 10, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
Day 8 of #30daysofmartialarts and more time spent conditioning. I think I have tendinitis in my right shoulder so I’m spending more time than I originally thought with #resistancebands and #hojoundo in strengthening my shoulder. Also a lot of stretching. Managed to whack myself many times with the tetsutaba and finished the night with #kihon #30daysofkarate #karate #martialarts @erickastengren @bsma_dojo @mish.mash.do @ando_mierzwa @jeremylesniak @karateculture April 9, 2018April 9, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal View in Instagram ⇒
Kids are hanging out with grandma and grandpa for the afternoon so I’m at #Starbucks #writing in my #karate #journal while my wife patiently sits and enjoys her drink. I think she’s actually shopping online. Lol. #moleskine #journaling #30daysofmartialarts #30daysofkarate #thoughts #training April 8, 2018April 8, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Starbucks View in Instagram ⇒
Day 7 – For those of my non-#martialarts friends who were wondering what the #tetsutaba is, here it is in use. And, yes, it sucks as much as it would appear to. But it also oddly feels good. #30daysofkarate #30daysofmartialarts #karate #hojoundo #training #budo #bushido #strength #conditioning #whywearedifferent @erickastengren @mish.mash.do @karateculture @bsma_dojo @jeremylesniak @ando_mierzwa @karate108 April 7, 2018April 7, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
Sure it’s only 38 degrees outside but there’s no wind and the sun is shining. So I took my #bokken and #jo outside for about 30 minutes of #kobudo. Add to the 30 minutes to build the #tetsutaba this morning and then at least 40-45 minutes tonight for the “Martial Arts for Everyone” and some meditation, it’s gonna be well over 2 hours of #training today. That would explain why I’m in such a happy place right now. #30daysofkarate #30daysofmartialarts #karate #budo #meditation April 7, 2018April 7, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
