I had a great session in Penrith today with Robbie. It is the first time I have been there purely to train, and what a time. We both explored around different areas and spots we had seen before, and the only place we didnt get time to go to (I had to get a bus, I think Robbie explored though) was the council and performing arts place near the Plaza. All the spots we found were really great, with a lot of varying things to do, and so close to each other aswell. Both of us accomplished a lot of things, and we are going to make it a regular thing. Next week I am taking my camera to film a training video of both of us, so you will see the things we did and so I don't have to list all the amazing things.
I cant wait till next week!
-J
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
Conditioning and Plans
I started my new conditioning routine today. Last week I had a rest from any training, as the weekend really took it out of my elbows. So for the week I rested and started to draw up a new conditioning program, which includes lots of stretching, mobility and of course strength work. I did the first part today, which was upper body, and it went really well, as well as I had expected. I'm really looking forward to the rest of the week now. On Thursday it is another upper body day, but after school I am playing soccer, and when I get back it is dark. So, I am going to do my exercises in the morning, at around 5:30 when it gets light, before school. Sounds crazy, but it should be pretty fun.
On Saturday I am meeting up with Robbie Mann, who lives up in Lawson, about 45 minute train ride away from Penrith, the place I am meeting him. We are going to have an explore around some potential spots that we have seen, and train a bit. Then, the next week we can train properly and make some sort of regular thing out of it.
Feiyues are on their way, they should arrive sometime next week, Monday or Tuesday apparently. I got some nice green closed bottom joggers, good quality Saucony ones, reduced to $10, so I thought these would come in useful for with Feiyues so the bottom doesn't trail on the ground.
Yesterday we went on the boat, with Nathan and his family, which was great fun. We drove under the Sydney harbour bridge and saw all the sights, including the Opera House and the Prime Minister's pad. As we pulled into a jetty and beach, I spotted the sand, and there was a drop of about 3 foot onto it from the path where people would walk. I immediately thought about flipping off it, as there was ample run up and landing space to roll aswell. So I lined myself up, and front flipped failry okay, but it could have been better... after a few more attempts, I had a really nice swan dive, and the landing and roll were great. My mum filmed one, so I may put it up here. After a bit of a drive we anchored a little way out from another small beach, and then Nathan, my sister and I swam ashore. We explored the rocks for a way, and then Phoebe turned back, but we carried on. We went about 1k on the rocks, crawling, running, jumping and climbing - there were some hair-raising parts. We reached the end of the rocks, and headed back again, and then jumped into the sea and swam back to the boat.
So, there are my plans and things that have happened. I may write something later in the week, I have an article I wrote for LincsParkour website that I may put up, and I have been having thoughts about another.
-J
On Saturday I am meeting up with Robbie Mann, who lives up in Lawson, about 45 minute train ride away from Penrith, the place I am meeting him. We are going to have an explore around some potential spots that we have seen, and train a bit. Then, the next week we can train properly and make some sort of regular thing out of it.
Feiyues are on their way, they should arrive sometime next week, Monday or Tuesday apparently. I got some nice green closed bottom joggers, good quality Saucony ones, reduced to $10, so I thought these would come in useful for with Feiyues so the bottom doesn't trail on the ground.
Yesterday we went on the boat, with Nathan and his family, which was great fun. We drove under the Sydney harbour bridge and saw all the sights, including the Opera House and the Prime Minister's pad. As we pulled into a jetty and beach, I spotted the sand, and there was a drop of about 3 foot onto it from the path where people would walk. I immediately thought about flipping off it, as there was ample run up and landing space to roll aswell. So I lined myself up, and front flipped failry okay, but it could have been better... after a few more attempts, I had a really nice swan dive, and the landing and roll were great. My mum filmed one, so I may put it up here. After a bit of a drive we anchored a little way out from another small beach, and then Nathan, my sister and I swam ashore. We explored the rocks for a way, and then Phoebe turned back, but we carried on. We went about 1k on the rocks, crawling, running, jumping and climbing - there were some hair-raising parts. We reached the end of the rocks, and headed back again, and then jumped into the sea and swam back to the boat.
So, there are my plans and things that have happened. I may write something later in the week, I have an article I wrote for LincsParkour website that I may put up, and I have been having thoughts about another.
-J
Monday, October 15, 2007
Sydney 14-10-07 Training
I went training in Sydney yesterday, after not going for a few weeks. Met most people (including Robbie who I have been wanting to meet, he lives in the Mountains sort of near me) at Town Hall at 11, where we warmed up for a bit, then headed down to Darling Harbour. After training at the ramp, where I training armjumps across gaps at various heights and a few movements, we headed over to the play area.
I front flipped into a large sand pit a few feet below, and landed them really well. I did a few swan dives and all the parents and kids were watching. Antek did a few great sideflips, then we moved on. The flips really pumped me up, and I felt a lot better training afterwards.
At the place with steps and walls, Antek and I drilled some catpass precisions, I am working on getting the third step. Both of us then went to the cubes, where we met everyone else again, and played around with different movements over the cubes and rings. I did a cool pop up and switch-handed 90 degrees straight over the otherside, it looked pretty cool. There is a great atmosphere developing now I am getting to know people. My confidence is growing a lot more now aswell.
This time it was about 1:30, so we started heading up to Pyrmont. When we arrived, Whale Park was all boarded off, as the construction people are moving it about 50 metres down the road, because of the redevelopment of the area. Hopefully there will be some good places to train when it is finished.
The APA Basics Class started at 2 and ran until 5. and after a warm up we split off into 3 different groups, and trained around Pyrmont, being led through different movements around the area. Our group started at one of the trees, where we swung through and linked different movements on the walls. After, we headed up to the courtyard part, where we drilled wallruns. This particular one was double my height, arms stretched out. I managed to get it after a few tries, and then hopped over the rail at the top. Then I ran along the grass, jumped off the rock and rolled, and then did movements down some step-type things, a bit like the ones at the College in Lincoln. My movements seem to be a lot more powerful and purposeful now aswell.
After this, we headed to this big sloping wall, with small handholds at a few points, and we did circuits going up, down and across it. My shoes offered no grip on this, so even when trying to run and spring up it, they would give way. Also, this made part of the grip nearly peel off, but that is now stuck down again. Definetly ordering some Feiyues, I love those shoes.
The class involved quite a bit of conditioning which I enjoyed, even though both my elbows started to ache and hurt a little. Luckily not above or below it, just right on it, so not tendonitis I'm pretty sure. They need a rest I think though, then I'm going to strengthen the muscles around them in my conditioning.
After the warm down, involving quadrupedal (woohoo!) Antek and I headed back to Town Hall for the train. Made it with 2 minutes to spare, wahey!
So yer, the day went well. Next time I go, I'm thinking of taking my camera and filming a jam video. Got school tomorrow, (Tuesday) as I have the day off today for some reason, then my two weeks holiday is over =[
Next blog post will be with my Feiyues in hopefully when I order them. If the people from kungfudirect eamil me back with postage prices and they are reasonable and quick, I'm gonna get some pure white ones, and then customize them somehow.
Till next time,
J
I front flipped into a large sand pit a few feet below, and landed them really well. I did a few swan dives and all the parents and kids were watching. Antek did a few great sideflips, then we moved on. The flips really pumped me up, and I felt a lot better training afterwards.
At the place with steps and walls, Antek and I drilled some catpass precisions, I am working on getting the third step. Both of us then went to the cubes, where we met everyone else again, and played around with different movements over the cubes and rings. I did a cool pop up and switch-handed 90 degrees straight over the otherside, it looked pretty cool. There is a great atmosphere developing now I am getting to know people. My confidence is growing a lot more now aswell.
This time it was about 1:30, so we started heading up to Pyrmont. When we arrived, Whale Park was all boarded off, as the construction people are moving it about 50 metres down the road, because of the redevelopment of the area. Hopefully there will be some good places to train when it is finished.
The APA Basics Class started at 2 and ran until 5. and after a warm up we split off into 3 different groups, and trained around Pyrmont, being led through different movements around the area. Our group started at one of the trees, where we swung through and linked different movements on the walls. After, we headed up to the courtyard part, where we drilled wallruns. This particular one was double my height, arms stretched out. I managed to get it after a few tries, and then hopped over the rail at the top. Then I ran along the grass, jumped off the rock and rolled, and then did movements down some step-type things, a bit like the ones at the College in Lincoln. My movements seem to be a lot more powerful and purposeful now aswell.
After this, we headed to this big sloping wall, with small handholds at a few points, and we did circuits going up, down and across it. My shoes offered no grip on this, so even when trying to run and spring up it, they would give way. Also, this made part of the grip nearly peel off, but that is now stuck down again. Definetly ordering some Feiyues, I love those shoes.
The class involved quite a bit of conditioning which I enjoyed, even though both my elbows started to ache and hurt a little. Luckily not above or below it, just right on it, so not tendonitis I'm pretty sure. They need a rest I think though, then I'm going to strengthen the muscles around them in my conditioning.
After the warm down, involving quadrupedal (woohoo!) Antek and I headed back to Town Hall for the train. Made it with 2 minutes to spare, wahey!
So yer, the day went well. Next time I go, I'm thinking of taking my camera and filming a jam video. Got school tomorrow, (Tuesday) as I have the day off today for some reason, then my two weeks holiday is over =[
Next blog post will be with my Feiyues in hopefully when I order them. If the people from kungfudirect eamil me back with postage prices and they are reasonable and quick, I'm gonna get some pure white ones, and then customize them somehow.
Till next time,
J
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Creek Training Video
Me and my friend Lochlan, who I havent seen in years spent pretty much the whole day at the creek, just exploring and things. I got some training in, and decided to film a few things that I had done before, and a few newer things I had found. Anyways, after WMM screwing up a lot, here is the finished product:
Enjoy, folks back home!
J
Enjoy, folks back home!
J
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
So close....
Went out just now to practise double armed muscleups, I am getting so close. The other day I couldnt do the first part of the transition, now I can nearly get my chest over. I didn't have the last little bit of strength for the transition, but I reckon some conditioning today should get me a whole lot closer.
End of the week I will have them I tells ya!
Also, handstands have improved, even just over the course of a day or so. I love this progression feeling.
End of the week I will have them I tells ya!
Also, handstands have improved, even just over the course of a day or so. I love this progression feeling.
Monday, October 01, 2007
Conditioning etc
I have been conditioning quite a lot recently, and I am getting so close to double arm muscle ups now. In a week or so I will get them I reckon. Handstand, pressups, pullups and raise ups I'm gonna work on, upper body hell wooo!
Started filming a little training video for the people back home, and just to have a look myself. My climbups look way better, as do my rail precisions.
I have also noticed a big difference in my ambidexterity. I can now do most vaults over both sides, and take off and land on right foot and left foot comfortably. I have noticed myself just adapting a whole lot more, rather than doing set vaults I will just approach something from whatever angle and jump however feels natural, whether that means twisting in the air or tapping my foot on the obstacle as I go over, everything is just starting to feel a lot more natural.
Anyways, off now, gonna do more conditioning!
J
Started filming a little training video for the people back home, and just to have a look myself. My climbups look way better, as do my rail precisions.
I have also noticed a big difference in my ambidexterity. I can now do most vaults over both sides, and take off and land on right foot and left foot comfortably. I have noticed myself just adapting a whole lot more, rather than doing set vaults I will just approach something from whatever angle and jump however feels natural, whether that means twisting in the air or tapping my foot on the obstacle as I go over, everything is just starting to feel a lot more natural.
Anyways, off now, gonna do more conditioning!
J
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