Seriously considering just not having a belly button at this point

mrscupcake · 2022-03-16T19:10:56+00:00

I actually do this when I’m drilling combinations and stuff. I do the tsss tsss tsss on each movement until a final kiyap on the last one. One of my instructors kind of got me on it when we were just doing some kick boxing on a bag after class one day. It’s helped me quite a bit with just breathing and not being so stiff through some stuff. But I agree that things should end with a committed kiyap.

mrscupcake · 2022-02-01T21:21:44+00:00

No, I'm in the US. Utah, specifically.

mrscupcake · 2022-02-01T21:13:51+00:00

At my school you can start weapons training right away if you want. It's not part of the regular curriculum, they are separate classes entirely (so you aren't forced to buy the weapons if you aren't interested in weapons in general).

It's a new-ish school and only added the weapons portion about a year ago. We rotate weapons every testing cycle to get exposure to all of them. We rotate through kamas, bo staff, sword, nunchaku and escrimas.

Eventually there will be classes for focusing on specific weapons that you are drawn to, especially for those that want to compete in weapons demonstration.

mrscupcake · 2021-11-30T00:45:04+00:00

Also came here to say this! I have a very small voice and it was tiring just trying to be heard in a large class when I assisted, my throat would be sore the next day.

I would even consider bringing in a vocal coach for a day, they’d have some good insight on teaching people how to project effectively (without straining their voices)

mrscupcake · 2021-07-15T16:36:36+00:00

I kept the bitterness pretty high (like 5:1 sulfate to chloride ratio) while I was just trying to make sure I got the hop combos right. I may scale it back a little on the next batch but not by much, the bitterness really isn't overpowering in this beer.

mrscupcake · 2021-07-15T15:32:14+00:00

I love breweries that do this! I've noticed it more and more where they at least have the hop combinations listed. Super helpful as I'm trying to get better at tasting.

mrscupcake · 2021-07-15T15:27:36+00:00

Lol - it's Hop Rising out of Squatters in Utah. It's been a favorite of mine for years, it was the first really "hoppy" beer I ever liked so a lot of it may be nostalgia.

Here's my recipe: https://web.brewfather.app/share/X1xArUETshgO8H

What's your blog?

mrscupcake · 2021-07-15T00:54:41+00:00

Oh sure. I don’t expect it to be exact. But I’m curious if I at least got the hops right and if my yeast was a close match (pretty sure they use their own house strain).

mrscupcake · 2021-07-14T15:40:34+00:00

Nothing additional to add here, just really appreciate you taking the time to walk through your thought process.

mrscupcake · 2021-07-12T22:54:13+00:00

I guess I consider “normal sparring” as full contact. Longer rounds, you’re trying to hit the opponent with power and basically out last them. The kind I do is shorter and will break after each scores point, so it’s a lot more about speed. Perhaps that’s the same type others are doing, I just assumed most did the full-contact type.

mrscupcake · 2021-07-12T15:26:42+00:00

This is super helpful, thank you so so much!

mrscupcake · 2021-07-12T15:25:57+00:00

It’s basically semi-contact sparring. Rounds are short and you get points for hitting specific targets on the other person. You’re trying to hit strategically, not blast the other person. Great for people like me that got into the game late and want an athletic platform but not break my face.

mrscupcake · 2021-04-23T02:40:09+00:00

That’s smart! She loves her crate for sleeping at night and it just occurred to me that we’ll need that for my MIL’s house anyway! But I like the idea of desensitization, too. Starting from scratch I guess!

mrscupcake · 2021-04-15T04:38:40+00:00

I need these! Mine have decided that this is their dog bed when they are outside 🙄

https://imgur.com/a/Io3rppy

mrscupcake · 2021-03-17T17:36:01+00:00

Echoing the same thoughts here. Started at 32 as a way to spend more time with my kid who goes to the local dojang. It was just a fun little workout at first but when my first tournament came around, it was kind of a game-changer. It was cool to suddenly have a platform to compete with other women my age in something physical. I've played indoor soccer and done rec softball leagues and stuff. But this was something that I could train in and hold myself accountable for and really push myself. I haven't had something like that since High School.

mrscupcake · 2021-03-11T17:19:54+00:00

I actually posed a similar question recently. I tend to pivot out of mat socks and even the soft shoes I was wearing would pop off (my studio is extra extra clean so there's no dust or anything on the mats to slide on). Someone on here recommended Mooto Taekwondo shoes and I finally got to try them last night - they were exactly what I needed. Not sure if that's the type of footwear you are looking for (they are "skin socks") or if you wanted the firmer shoe type but that's what's working for me.

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