Kishi Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Well, after having missed the first week's challenge, I thought we'd just move on to kicks. But 7FG wanted a punching challenge, and nobody disagreed. So here we go! He doesn't go into the details of hooks and uppercuts, but for our purposes they totally count. So, punching is something that we're more inclined to do in fighting than kicking. The limbs in question are lighter, and the training burden isn't so hard. So, I think it's reasonable for us to push ourselves this week to get 1000 punches before the week is out. These can be any kind of punches, jabs, crosses, hooks, uppercuts. I'll even cut the Chunners some slack and let them count chain punches, but there's a caveat: because it's such a speed move, I'm gonna push you to get 2000 this week as opposed to the thousand everyone else is doing. Because you tend to burn through so many punches in such a short time, I want to keep it fair to people who rely more on power as opposed to speed. Aaaaaaand... I guess that's it. HIT IT. Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to post
littlewings Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sweeeet! I'm so glad I read this before going to Muay Thai now. >.> Link to post
OptimusPrimarch Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I am going to Devastate this challenge! like... this guy: lvl 4 Astartes Monk STR 8.5 | STA 9.5 | CON 6.5 | DEX 7.75 | WIS 10 | CHA 7.25"Burn the Calorie, Kill the Workout, Purge the Apathy"Push Up Challenge: Yellow Belt (36) Link to post
SevenFootGeek Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Yesss.... So, what about those of us that train for power and speed? Half-Giant Monk current challenge "Promote yourself, but do not demote another." Yisroel Salanter Link to post
Thrillho Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Oh, THIS bugger I'm filming. The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to post
Kishi Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Yesss.... So, what about those of us that train for power and speed? Well, nothing says you can't punch more. Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to post
littlewings Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 ...so I forgot to count punches in Muay Thai today. Link to post
SevenFootGeek Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Please see our guild leader's comments above. They are both topical and insightful. Half-Giant Monk current challenge "Promote yourself, but do not demote another." Yisroel Salanter Link to post
Thrillho Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I still look a little chunkier than I'd like, and my form still has too much hunching, but I was focusing on count and power, and not so much proper legwork and headwork. Still, 1000 punches in 12 minutes and 6 seconds (fast-forwarded for hilarity and convenience.) The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to post
RedAsh Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Haaarsh! Fine, 2000 it is. Level 3 MonkSTR[8] DEX[6] STA[8] CON[10] WIS[8] CHA[7] Current Challenge Link to post
Chrissa Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Challenge Accepted. Level 3 Human MonkSTR 8, DEX 4, STA 7, CON 8, WIS 6, CHA 5Current Challenge “Sometimes I am two people. Johnny is the nice one. Cash causes all the trouble. They fight."-Johnny Cash Link to post
Blaidd Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Challenge accepted - thank goodness it's boxing class tonight Half Faerie (Sidhe) Scout | Black Belt Kitchen Ninja "A positive attitude will not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort" - Herm Albright You're welcome to skype me (audriwolf) too but let me know who you are My challenge Link to post
SevenFootGeek Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 PUNCH ALL THE THINGS!! Ugh... My punching got interrupted last night due to bathroom chaos. I got 100 in so far. Which, given the punch combinations I do, isn't that many. Have to step it up tonight. Don't do tile yourself. Seriously, just don't do it. Half-Giant Monk current challenge "Promote yourself, but do not demote another." Yisroel Salanter Link to post
Zuel Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Great video Thrillo . I managed 500 today in the morning just after my circuits =D. Level: 4 Human MonkSTR: 14 | DEX: 7 | STA: 10.75 | CON: 6.75 | WIS: 13.75 | CHA: 1.75 | "Effort without results is only self satisfying bunk" - Kain R. Heinlein. "You can make mistakes, but you are not a failure until you blame others for those mistakes." - John Wooden. "Misery is comfortable. Happiness takes effort." - David Wong. Link to post
Kishi Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Haaarsh! Fine, 2000 it is. Oh, come now. You see Thrillho up there, don't you? 1000 in 12 minutes? What's a little extra work? Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to post
RedAsh Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Oh, come now. You see Thrillho up there, don't you? 1000 in 12 minutes? What's a little extra work?I'm just whinging, I'll be fine with 2000 Level 3 MonkSTR[8] DEX[6] STA[8] CON[10] WIS[8] CHA[7] Current Challenge Link to post
Kishi Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Well, up at 300 so far, should have 400 before the day's out. Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to post
Kishi Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Aaaaaaand... hit it. 400 for the challenge so far. On track. Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to post
Thrillho Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Question: Is anyone else attempting 1000 in one go, just for fun? The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to post
ladylydia Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Not my class so it won't count for me. Gonna do it anyway because I like hitting things. See ya again before the week is out. Level 17 Ranger Monk Str- 10, Dex-8, Sta-7, Con-11, Wis-68, Cha-43 "Not all who wander are lost." "We Shall Not Practice Fear" Current Challenge Battlelog Link to post
ladylydia Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Question: Is anyone else attempting 1000 in one go, just for fun? Accepted Level 17 Ranger Monk Str- 10, Dex-8, Sta-7, Con-11, Wis-68, Cha-43 "Not all who wander are lost." "We Shall Not Practice Fear" Current Challenge Battlelog Link to post
Kishi Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 You know, I have to admit, I thought it'd be a lot harder, but as it is, it's really not. I should have tried, just for the funsies. Oh well. Done is done. Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to post
Thrillho Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Everybody can make hilarious Benny Hill videos when it's the kicking challenge The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to post
RedAsh Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Everybody can make hilarious Benny Hill videos when it's the kicking challenge Like! Like!I'm at about 1200 chain punches and 200 front punches. Chain punches were going easily but I switched to punching with weights for the last 200 (to build up the speed unweighted), and ow. Should be able to finish it off easily enough tomorrow though! Level 3 MonkSTR[8] DEX[6] STA[8] CON[10] WIS[8] CHA[7] Current Challenge Link to post
littlewings Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Been punching Earl and Loren, does that count? >.> Link to post
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