Jujutsu

Yoga
I did an extra workshop on Thai massage with the wife this weekend. It really opened up my hips. I also spent a lot of time thinking about and applying breathing in my usual 10 sun salutations (see why below).

Lifting
I had an excellent "pull" day today. I was able to push the weight up in a few categories. I did my dumbbell curls seated and that seemed to hit the muscles a bit differently. I finished off with 15 pull-ups, which is more than I generally have been able to do after a full bicep workout.

Jujutsu
Friday's class was interesting. I was able to do the Goshin list, all Yawara and Nage with super speed / empty mind sort of feeling, the pressure point kata, random / practical Yawara, and Oku. We also had a discussion about breathing and how the breath separates a martial artist from someone who merely practices martial arts. Deep breathing from the stomach area and initiation and connection of all movement to that core should be the goal of a martial artist. We also discussed Zanshin (broad awareness) versus Mushin (empty mind). It was a very interesting discussion. Finally, I read more of GUTT today.