Good class.

We spent most of the class working on one-step and basics to prepare for our upcoming test.  I was doing one-step with my friend, 3rd Kyu soon to be 2nd Kyu, and I was having a hard time.  He is as fast as lighting and I just could not get out of the way fast enough.  I was able to move but blocking him was almost impossible for me.

We then did some kata.  It felt pretty good but I am still having some problems getting my hips around on the first groin strike.

One each of Heian Shodan, Heian Nidan, Heian Sandan, Heian Yondan, Heian Godan and Tekki Shodan. (6 total)

Weights:

15 minutes (superset)

Leg press toe raise -  12 x 360 x 5
Dumbbell wrist curl – 12 x 20 x 5

Crunch – 10 x 5
Stiffleg dumbbell deadlift – 10 x 45 x 5

No Karate class today.  My right hip is very sore, maybe from the rain and humid weather here, and my wife is not feeling well so we did not make class today.

Good workout tonight.

The gym was very warm and it felt good to workout in the higher temperature.  I had to be near 80 degrees but there was a lot of air movement.   The EDT workout is hard but feels good.  Racing the clock really helps me keep my mind off the pain from the exercises.

15 minutes – superset:

Dumbbell curl – 14 x 30 x 5
Dumbbell triceps extension – 14 x 50 x 5

15 minutes – superset:

Side dumbbell raise – 13 x 15 x 5
Dumbbell shrug – 13 x 60 x 5

I need to increase the weight next time since I did more than 12 sets.