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My theme for this year is non-fictional and revolves around my #1 non-writing pastime: Tang Soo Do!
I am going to be testing for my 3rd Dan (A.K.A. 3rd degree black belt) in June and in order to help psych me up for this mother of all tests I'm spending a month educating any and all who are interested about the martial art I study. Ever wonder who came up with this particular martial art? Wanna know where they got the colors for the belts we wear? How the heck do those roundhouse kicks work, anyway?
Don't forget to visit all the awesome bloggers revealing their themes today! Just click here to see the full list.
Next up, since it is Friday:
It's time once again to Celebrate the Small Things with our very own Viklit! What am I celebrating?
Tang Soo Do Obviously.
Another 5 pounds down! That brings my overall total up to 15! I haven't been this light since college! And my stomach is looking markedly more flat than it was when I started all this. My aim weight-wise is to toss another 5 of fat and hopefully replace the left over pounds with lots of lean muscle so that come June I can totally kick ass at my test. So needless to say, there's still A LOT more training to do- but 15 pounds is totally worth a pause and some serious celebration.
Muppets! (For real this time) So last weekend I posted on here that I was out-of-my-mind excited for the new Muppet movie. Turns out I was so damned excited that I imagined the whole thing- today is opening day.
My face was a brighter shade of red than Animal's when I found out I'd gotten the date wrong and I was super embarrassed to admit to my mistake. But thankfully I only had to wait another week before the thrill of Muppets on the big screen. Needless to say, I'm elated it's finally time. (And this time you really can expect to see the review up here over the weekend!)
And now, as always, hop along to the other folks on the list to keep the celebration going!
Oh, I've never heard of this before so I am looking forward to your posts! Interesting! And yay for the Muppets, I so love them. :D
ReplyDeleteI always wished I could deliver a roundhouse kick, but I think my legs are too short. If I had better balance, I could perhaps deliver a roundhouse kick to someone's stomach, but only if they were standing pretty close.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this before. Looking forward to reading your posts.
ReplyDeleteGreat theme for the Challenge.
ReplyDeleteYup, Muppets are today, Enjoy!
I did a form a karate as a kid, and have recently thought of taking it up again. It is very complex, who knows your #atozchallenge posts might give me the kick start I need.
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Ooo, sounds exciting! Best wishes on your A to Z journey. :)
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Tang Soo Do before.
ReplyDeleteSounds exciting though!
anna @ Deeply Shallow
This is a kick-a$$ Theme, girl! I am beyond impressed with your abilities!
ReplyDeleteWriterlySam
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Martial arts sounds like an interesting topic. Kudos to you for so much weight loss!
ReplyDeleteMJ, A to Z Challenge Co-Host
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This is great, I get to learn something new! I don't even know what it is lol but anything butt-kicking has my attention ;)
ReplyDeleteOoh interesting theme, I can't wait to read your posts :)
ReplyDeleteI will definitely learn some stuff here during the A-Z Challenge!
ReplyDeleteHave fun at the movies! :)
I so want to take karate or some type of martial arts lessons. Look forward to your post. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great theme! Good luck with your 3rd Dan.
ReplyDeletePS George is a great name for a pet :D
Jemima
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Let 'er rip, and best of luck with your test!
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to know cool stuff about martial arts! Looking forward to your posts :)
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Wow, very impressed. Congrats, and I am sure looking forward to reading all about your martial-arts experiences.
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Silvia @
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Sounds like a fun theme, and one that is super getting you into shape!
ReplyDeleteWow! Just, wow! I am really in awe, Bev. Not just of your prowess, but of your blog title! (Just kidding; but really not) There is so much awesome going on here, I'm surprised Chuck even fits on your page! I have had a serious love affair with the martial arts for a long time, starting back with Muhammad Ali. Then, I started listening to Bruce Lee's philosophies and went back to the Ip Man himself, as he is called here in the United States. I cannot wait to read your posts! I'm inspired by this and so glad you're part of our Theme Reveal and the A-to-Z challenge. Mary aka Viola Fury
ReplyDeleteInteresting theme. I'll keep an eye out on your blog and see what I learn.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness a black belt - I'm so impressed! Great theme for A to Z.
ReplyDeleteLove your theme! And congrats on all the progress you've made training for your test. (3rd degree...wow!)
ReplyDeleteNow I may just be taking notes, because a writer never knows when this kind of information will come in handy. :) Good luck with the A to Z and preparing for your test.
ReplyDeleteSophie
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Wow! The closest I've come to martial arts was a (very brief) interlude of Tae Bo--I know, shameful. But these disciplines have always fascinated me--and yeah, where *do* the colors come from? So I'll be coming back for sure :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by at Quiet Laughter: The Mighty Theme Reveal yesterday, and sorry it took me so long to return the visit. Sure glad I did :)
Bev, I know you're going to kick butt with this awesome theme!
ReplyDeleteSee you around on the A to Z circuit!
Writer In Transit
Fantastic progress!!!! Your theme sounds interesting and inspiring. I can't pry my people away from March Madness to go see the Muppets. Hope it's awesome (oh wait, that was the lego movie)
ReplyDeleteI'm in. I know how good weight loss feels. I've been making great progress too with weights and my treadmill. My knowledge of martial arts is pretty much zero (well, ok some from the movies). Should be interesting! Shells–Tales–Sails
ReplyDeleteOh, I like your theme for the challenge. =) Congrats on losing five pounds.
ReplyDeletelove learning about the different martial arts out there. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteJamie Dement (LadyJai)
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