Karate

[pegkerr]

Delia has decided to quit karate. We'll use the commitment we made on her account to instead extend my contract, which should get me through second degree.

This has been coming for a long time. We're very proud of her achievements, but she is really ready to take a break. I want to find things for her to do to stay healthy and active, but for now, this is really what's best for her.

As for me, I'm taking a bit of limited hiatus, which will hopefully give my knee a chance to heal once and for all, whatever's the matter with it. I'll not be attending sparring classes at all for six weeks. I'll attend regular classes, but not be doing any kicking, nor karate marching basics, but instead will concentrate on self-defense and form. I need to get more diligent about the rehabilitative exercises the physical therapist gave me, even though I'm not altogether convinced that anyone has really figured out what is the matter with this blasted knee.

Not sure whether I will start biking at the beginning of May or not.

Comments

[bohemianspirit.livejournal.com]

I think it was very important that she stuck with it a while longer, and learned not to give up right away. This way, she pursued and met a specific goal--the black belt--with the idea that she could reassess after meeting that goal. At least, that's how I understand what you've written (if my memory hasn't gone all to toast by now). I'm very impressed with Delia and proud of her, too. ;-)

As for yourself... well, I doubt you really need any advice. ;-) Common sense self-care and all that; long-range benefits over short-term impatience; etc. Be gentle with yourself.