Mental Focus: Recovery
Recovery relates directly to perseverance, steadfastness in the face of adversity, one of our five aims to achieve. There are times in all of our lives when we must recover from a situation – an exceptionally difficult exam or major project that did not go well, physical injury, or stressful times in interpersonal relationships. In any such situation, what does the recovery process involve? What must we do to bring everything back to ‘normal’? How long will the process take? The answers to those questions are unique for each individual – something to ponder for this week.

Sunday: Technique – basic kicks with targets focusing on crisp execution of techniques; forms

Monday: Fitness – keep heart rate up throughout class; long free sparring matches

Tuesday: Power – kicks with targets (preferably 2) focusing on acceleration and following through the target(s) as if it were a breaking technique

Thursday: Speed – basic kicks executed as quickly as possible while maintaining Sunday’s technique and Tuesday’s power; high tempo free sparring

Have an great week!
Charlie