Training Summary - 15/7/09

We had a good turnout this week, with three new members and one returning to the fold. Welcome Ka Bien, Tim and Castell and welcome back Tong! That leaves us with five more founding member slots (for FOC training), so get moving! This week's session was similar to last week:

1. Relaxed run (warmup)
2. Dynamic stretching (full body)
3. Circuit x 2 (full body)
4. Basic striking techniques (full body)
5. Toe tag (cardio) / slope shuttles (cardio)

The initial plan was to complete three circuits, but the group was struggling after one. Seeing that this was the first session for most, we decided to just complete two circuits. Being too sore to go to work the next morning isn't a practical way to train. There is always next week, next month or next year to go hard, as long as we keep training. Props to Edmond for going the whole three rounds despite being unwell.

Also worthy of mention were the ladies, who had the option of doing 20-second stations instead of the regular 40. That option proved unneccessary as Ka Bien and Castell both completed everything the guys did. Well done girls!

For the striking section, the first-timers were introduced to the basic Kyokushin fighting stance. We then threw jabs, crosses and 1-2's at the air and later into brand new kick shields. We finished up with a drill for front kicks.

The last exercise of the night was a two-minute round of toe tag. I had a close match with Tim, narrowly beating him by one point. Nice one dude. Edmond used a pretty creative move, trapping Tong's attacking arms en route to a one-sided victory. The girls were reluctant to engage in an 'unladylike' activity like toe tag, so they ran slope shuttles for two minutes (probably more difficult?) instead.

To me, this week's session marked another new chapter in the short history of Midweek Mix. Having a good workout, making new friends, some laughs at their expense and a relaxing drink with them after is what the Mix is all about. In that sense, I believe we were successful. My heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to that success. Maybe the quality of the post-workout meal could have been better. We will give Makbul mamak a miss next time.