05/18/2026
OUCH!!
While I’m a huge advocator of “age is just a number” there are some undeniable things you experience later in life.
Such as slow healing of injuries!!
Even though it pains me, I have stepped away from a lot of training due to injury. As much as I want to push forward, the smartest thing I can do is back off and slow down.
And while I have an option for steroid shot therapy, I learned enough on self healing. The good news is, I’m probably about 72% better!
Mind you, this was a nothing serious, just double tennis elbow that travelled into my forearms and was really prohibiting my ability to lift weights. Point is, I didn’t want to further harm myself by being my normal go go go self.
DOES THAT MEAN I STOPPED?
Hell no! From a martial arts perspective, I’ve been focusing on my Tai Chi, Qigong, slowed down technique training of Wing Chun and Wushu, and unique sword training to help me strengthen my arms.
I’ve also reverted back to some weight techniques I learned when I had tendinitis. Because of that, I’m now able to lift lighter weights.
The message here: self care and know when to slow down. 😎👊👊
