JasonE
05-03-2004, 12:14 PM
In my log, posted as "Jason's Short Learning Cycle", I've been including observations and questions on movements I'm working with. Here are some recent ones:
April 30, 2004
With my body already warmed up, I felt okay adding on more I/O Pendulums so I could practice them a bit more. Some days I do them with the side steps, but today I did them standing still. It's a very different feeling, especially in my elbows. I am experimenting with the rotation of my forearms to see how that affects control and comfort.
While doing Parry and Reverse Parry Casts, I realized that the trick to never brushing the Clubbell® against the opposite shoulder while bringing it around my body. I just need to keep my elbow high (practically vertical) and simply rotate the shoulder while keeping my forearm perpendicular to the Clubbell®. The length of my forearm and sufficient rotation of the shoulder eliminate the need to extend my wrist to create a wider arc for the Clubbell® to swing through. I will remember this!
May 3, 2004
Noticed slight "clicking", not quite a "popping" in my wrists and forearms during the Pendulums. I was keeping a somewhat firm grasp on the handle and letting my arm swing very relaxed through the movement. By keeping a firmer grip and rotating my forearms with the swing, I pretty much eliminated this. However, I am not sure if this is correct.
It felt good, but the CST book and video aren't clear to me on this point. For now I will keep feeling my way through the movement. It's possible that the clicking was just old tissue resistance from past elbow hyperextensions, and by engaging more supporting muscle it was able to handle the weight without me having to bend the elbow.
I would like to know if I'm on the right track or if I'm missing something that I should be aware of.
Thanks in advance for your insight and advice!
April 30, 2004
With my body already warmed up, I felt okay adding on more I/O Pendulums so I could practice them a bit more. Some days I do them with the side steps, but today I did them standing still. It's a very different feeling, especially in my elbows. I am experimenting with the rotation of my forearms to see how that affects control and comfort.
While doing Parry and Reverse Parry Casts, I realized that the trick to never brushing the Clubbell® against the opposite shoulder while bringing it around my body. I just need to keep my elbow high (practically vertical) and simply rotate the shoulder while keeping my forearm perpendicular to the Clubbell®. The length of my forearm and sufficient rotation of the shoulder eliminate the need to extend my wrist to create a wider arc for the Clubbell® to swing through. I will remember this!
May 3, 2004
Noticed slight "clicking", not quite a "popping" in my wrists and forearms during the Pendulums. I was keeping a somewhat firm grasp on the handle and letting my arm swing very relaxed through the movement. By keeping a firmer grip and rotating my forearms with the swing, I pretty much eliminated this. However, I am not sure if this is correct.
It felt good, but the CST book and video aren't clear to me on this point. For now I will keep feeling my way through the movement. It's possible that the clicking was just old tissue resistance from past elbow hyperextensions, and by engaging more supporting muscle it was able to handle the weight without me having to bend the elbow.
I would like to know if I'm on the right track or if I'm missing something that I should be aware of.
Thanks in advance for your insight and advice!