OptimusPrimarch

Nothing brings guild leaders to a thread like monk on monk violence!

Not dead, just working.

Also the mini challenge this week can be a monk quest. I know you don't kick much though......

I kicked last night

Crappy video now posted

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I did these last night

Had to look up shoulder walk.  Nice.

 

Do you also do the exercise where you pull yourself down the mats/floor using only your arms?  Both hands reach out, then fist and twist in as you use your forearms to pull yourself forward.  No feet.  I'm not sure what it's called.  Good pulling exercise.

Nope, never seen that before.  Do your arms stay in close the whole time?  I'm trying to visualize it and I'm not sure how you'd proceed once you shift from pulling to pushing

woot, gonna shoulder walk down my hall!

Other monk quest I did:  60 seconds of grappling.

Didn't win... didn't submit... but I spent most of the match at a disadvantage.  That's what I get for only having done 2 groundwork classes I suppose

wuzzat?

That is a commute.  Ouch.

 

Are the quests in the form of progressions?  That would be a problem with the variety in martial arts.  Otherwise, is it do X number of [technique]?  So many techniques to choose from!  Or something like learn and practice all techniques for [kyu or your equivalent]?

They vary, some are follow X plan for 2 weeks, 4 weeks 3 months.  Some are do X,

My most recent monk quest:  Do a plank longer than all the general plank quests combined x 2

3m15s tied my PR

More like trains planes and automobiles. Our club is about 150km away as the crow flies.

Tomorrow will be even longer, I expect that I will need to leave the office by 3:45 at the latest

RP! No falling apart until AFTER the race! Also until after you and 7FG have your epic battle.

All the yoga you put in to your challenges is awesome. Do you notice how much of an impact it has on your judo?

First monk quest? Haul my butt 2h30m across the city to get to class today.

Reviewed the diet section and I'm somewhere between lvl 7 and 9.  Which is pretty much precisely where I want to be.  Less dairy is my goal there, stupid coffee with milk and greek yogurt.

Honestly RP, if anything stops me it will probably be money

Also, HAIIII OP!!!! 

 

 

 

WOOT for your academic challenge!

 

l second 7Foot. I'll give you monk ideas if you want/need.

I am accepting all suggestions!

Did a bunch of the academy things, before photo, taking measurements, picking a path.

Measurements (In lieu of before photos)

Weight: 160lbs

Neck: 15.5"

Chest: 37.5"

Waist: 31.5"

Hips: 37.25"

Thigh: 20.5"

Calf: 14.5"

Bicep: 13.5"

There's gotta be something in WH40K about academies and such.

Also, me and the other guildies gotta get our acts together and figure out what we're gonna be about with those quests for the academy. Shame on us.

Good luck with your quests!

The whole multiple discipline aspect of monks and druids makes it tough. I was sad that I could not pick my true path

They vary from do a 5 minute walk to stick to a fitness plan for 3 months. Do a 30 second wall sit and do a 60 second plank are the mid range stuff

Looks sparse, hopefully a muse will find me and a theme will result.

So in lieu of a gym I joined the nerd fitness academy, I'm hoping the game-ist approach they build will spur me into more and more fitness and lifestyle upgrades.

Goal 1: Academy Quests

These seem to be more focused on habits etc.

A Complete 25 (2 wis)

B 20

C:10

D: 5

Goal 2: General Quests, there is all kinds of stuff here (1 wis, 1 sta, 1 cha)

A Complete 25

B 20

C:10

D: 5

Goal 3:  Assassin Quests (since there are no monk quests)  (3 str, 1 dex, 1 con)

A Complete 25

B 20

C:10

D: 5

Goal 4:  Make my own damn monk quests!  You're not the boss of me, academy!  (2 dex, 2 sta, 1 con)

Gonna take suggestions/requests on this one but the numbers are the same!

A Complete 25

B 20

C:10

D: 5

Glad to see you back!  You tried Firefly for us, I will try Gurren Lagann for you. 

 

 

You won't regret it.

[insert aladin gif here]

So... Talk to any girls lately?

Not a really RELEVANT picture of genie, but great.

... Also wants to know about girl talking!

Looks like you're doing all the things!  The key is, as stated, finding that balance.