It was at the end of a private lesson. Gathering my gear, Coach A came over, bumped fists, and over the background music mouthed Open mat? Grin and eyebrow wiggle, eh? It’d be my first …
Stretching Is Out
Stretching was a thing when I was growing up. Going for a run? Put that leg up on a fence and stretch that hamstring. Kickboxing class starting soon? Do those side lunges and stretch that groin out. …
One Finger And 5 Days Less
I’ve been away from posting for a few weeks, for reasons that will happen from time to time. Every once in a while, I’m going to experiment on myself with something not too ridiculous but …
Half A Year Back On The Mat Like The Itsy Bitsy Spider
Some time last month, I passed the 6-month mark of being back on the mat doing moderately intense martial arts — Brazilian jiu-jitsu — without major injury. Not that I’m superstitious…but there’s no …
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Pausing The COVID Updates And How Calmness Gets You Ahead
Things in the COVID realm are changing so frequently…it’d be a full-time job commenting on the updates. No question it’s important to stay current on the pandemic. As a physician, of course I say …
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I’ve Been Beat Up Before
But working out felt worse. It was at an East L.A. boxing gym, where Oscar de la Hoya once trained. A trainer put me through some conditioning paces. Jumping jacks for a few minutes, then stand …