Maybe of interest to those whose schedules aren't convenient, but who are interested in studying martial arts or just generally getting in shape:
my dojang has added classes over the lunch hour. They cover the same material as the evening classes. Students can attend all or either (
mischief03 is going to the noon class as well as three hours of evening classes. I'm working up to that level of
insanity dedication.)
I'm doing better in classes, better with techniques, and better with jump kicks, than I was when I first got back after knee surgery. I have lots of room left for improvement. Lots and lots. Taking off 2 weeks for sickness + family funeral didn't 'zactly help my stamina, either. On the other hand, taking that time off has allowed my nagging muscle injury (on the
other leg) to settle down. I can do kicks without pain! Woo! Now I just have to keep doing physical therapy stretches to keep that scar tissue from tightening up and making me tear the muscle again when I work out.
I also have to remind myself that right now, I should only be measuring myself against myself-after-surgery. And I'm continuing to get stronger, faster, more flexible, and more stable.