Posts under ‘Shuri-Ryu’

I’m kind of making up this fitness thing as I go, picking out the common threads from a number of sources and taking a common-sense approach that really boils down to “eating right + getting off your ass = weight loss.” Imagine my surprise when I saw Nate Southard say he’s taking some of my [...]

My left eye weeps steadily, forcing me to daub it with a tissue from time to time so it doesn’t get rubbed raw. It makes me feel like a James Bond villain, like I should be at the controls of an orbiting mind control laser (or at least playing baccarat Texas hold ‘em) rather than [...]

Nutshot!
Originally uploaded by MikeOliveri.

This is a perfect example of why it’s important to always wear a cup to karate.
After what felt like an eternity of waiting for Bill to take the first shot in our sparring match, I jumped in for a kick. He blocked and followed it up with a kick of his own.
Right [...]

I’ve got a fair amount of experience behind a gun, and though I’m not a sharpshooter I can hit my target and maintain a tight group. I’ve even done some defensive simulations through IDPA matches, which is a lot of fun on top of being practical. In short, while I don’t anticipate ever finding myself [...]

It seems almost counterproductive to step outside for a cigar following an hour-long karate workout, but I did it anyway. The Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real proved to be even more relaxing than normal, and the balmy weather and cool breeze rounded things out nicely.
I got to thinking about my health as I puffed, and [...]

Tonight I learned The Beach Boys do not in any way, shape or form provide good music to practice karate by.
I often flip through the XM music channels on DirecTV during my workouts, and tonight came to a stop on Top Tracks. The Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations” was just beginning, and I couldn’t bring myself [...]

The boys’ noise woke me at 8am, which, thanks to my work schedule, is sleeping in. I fiddled with email a bit, then took a 52 Weeks picture and settled down to write. A thousand words or so later it was lunch, then a little web tinkering before my first session of karate practice.
That’s when [...]

I’ve got a three day weekend and I don’t wanna know nothin’.
I don’t care that Kevin Bacon’s new flick Death Sentence sucks ass. I don’t care about David Beckham’s knee. I don’t care whether or not Tony Snow may have cancer. There’s no pro football this weekend, I haven’t watched the races lately, and I’m [...]

Sunset Kata
Originally uploaded by MikeOliveri.

I looked outside before tonight’s practice session, saw the sun dropping toward the horizon, and was suddenly inspired. It’s been several weeks since I participated in the 52 Weeks Flickr group, so this made for a perfect opportunity.
So, essentially, the entire purpose of this post is to show off this picture. [...]

The biggest problem I have with most fitness regimens is they get boring. There are only so many ways you can push, pull, lift, and lug heavy pieces of metal in a gym. A stationary bike gets old fast, and even pedaling around your neighborhood (at least if you live in the sticks like I [...]