Category Archives: Training Diary

Hike or boot camp?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Due to a meeting with screaming monkeys I was unable to make boot camp yesterday. The good news is that Mrs. Tank’s husband, Thor, offers two classes on Saturday morning. I’ve committed to twice per week so I plan to … Continue reading →

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Tai chi & boot camp

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

The above video depicts what I wish we had done on Sunday. The good news is that we did do a little double push-hands, form work, and then got to practice martial applications. The applications part was heavy on (tai … Continue reading →

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Boot camp #2

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

I went to my second boot camp last night. It was pretty much the same pattern: a half dozen warm-up drills and then 35 minutes of hell. This fitness center runs 12 of these over six days. So, in this … Continue reading →

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