And Loving Every Minute Of It

After a bit over a month now, Tapout XT is really living up to its name. My energy level has increased significantly, weight is dropping, and I feel more alive today than I have in a very long time. It is a very grueling program so beginners beware. You will definitely have a tough time for a week or so, but once you get limbered up and used to it, positive things start happening.

It’s still hard, don’t get me wrong. This is by far the toughest program I have ever been through! Every workout is a sweat machine waiting for the ON switch to get flipped, and even the 5 minute warmup is close to what you feel after a 25 minute workout with other programs. Don’t let it scare you, though. Go at your own pace, do what you can, and just keep going back for more the next day. You will be surprised at what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it and leave all the excuses outside.

Ten Principles for Succeeding in Wing Chun Training

Along with the many concepts and movements we learn, Wing Chun also imparts lessons on “how” to learn. These ten principles will assist your training and keep you on track.

Better Than Ever

For the many new members we have to our Distance Learning Program, the feedback so far is very encouraging. With our program now online vs. DVD, a member can now review all of the material either online or download it for offline viewing.

Distance Learning Program Back Online

Our AWCA Distance Learning Program is now available again, and you can read more about it here. Being available since 2003 (VHS) and moving to DVD in 2008, we have just finished moving the program to a full online environment.

Monday, May 7

After months of working to move our videos to an acceptable online format (MP4), I am happy to announce that I will be making the program available again on Monday, May 7. All who asked to be placed on the notice list will be receiving an email shortly with how to enroll.

My students are taking this weekend to run it through its paces one last time so that Sunday evening I can correct any issues they encounter. I am not expecting any because I have worked through them already; still, you never know with so many users and different platforms being used. That is why I am waiting for their feedback vs. jumping in and going right now. A few more days and we will be good to go.

Hi-Def Flash Memory Camcorder

The Canon Vixia HF200 HD flash memory camcorder was my first hi-def camcorder, and it was a good choice. The price being approximately USD$800.00 (but as of this writing you can find it for about USD$500.00) and enjoying it so much, I bought two more to use in our videos. I have found that multiple cameras at different angles during every shot keeps us from having to re-shoot the same sequence with another camera from another angle. A multi-camera setup is always best if you can swing it.

The first thing you will find with this camera are the myriad of features, so let’s delve into what I feel are the most important for our uses.

eBooks in Print Format

Due to popular demand, I am beginning work on making all eBooks available in a printed format. All eBooks will remain available for download with their accompanying videos, but there will also be an option to purchase the printed book format, too.

A Couple More Weeks

Thank you to those who have expressed an interest in our Distance Learning Program. I am positive that when it becomes available again, you will find exactly what you have been looking for.

Speaking of which, I wanted to give you a quick update as to what the current status is.

Let It Go

Bad days, car problems, work problems, family problems, and every other “problem” that is too numerous to list will always creep into everyone’s life. It is what life does. Still, a lot of good things happen, too, and sometimes it is easy to overlook that.

Update

Yesterday was day 3 of the Tapout XT program. You would think that 3 days would see little – if any – progress. After all, what can 3 days do, especially since I haven not been able to even get through a complete program yet?

However, I have already lost 3 lbs and am starting to feel that “good” stiffness throughout my entire body.