Bring The Noise

[Beat_Samurai]

Welp,
suppose we'll have to start picking it up here then.

17-09-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jab + Cross x 100
Side Kicks x 100

Zen Yoga

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: no

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19-09-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

Superset:
- Wide Grip Push-ups x25 x15 x10:
- Glutes Bridge x30 x20 x10

20 - 15 - 10:
- Dips
- Leg Raises

Superset:
- Tucked L-sit hold x 10 seconds, x 10 seconds , x10 seconds
- Towel pull-up supermen x20 x15 x 10

Freestyle Shadowboxing x 3 rounds @ 1:30 each
Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Upper Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: yes

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20-09-2022

Universal Warm-up

5K Run
- 00:29:57

Push-ups x35 x15 x10

Side Quest - Level III EC

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: yes

~ slight improvement on the running. Which is a plus, though sleep wasn't too great last night.

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21-09-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

Superset:
- Diamond Push-ups x20 x15 x10
- Bulgarian Split Squats(per leg) x15 x15 x10

Superset:
- Dips x20 x15 x10
- Flutter Kicks x50 x50 x50

Superset:
- Tucked L-sit hold x 10 seconds, x 10 seconds , x10 seconds
- Towel pull-up supermen x20 x15 x 10

Tabata Shadowboxing x 1 ( bounce on the 10 second rests)
- Jab+ Cross
- Jab + Cross + Hook
- Jab + Cross + Hook + Uppercut
- Jab + Jab + Cross
- Jab + Jab + Hook
- Jab + Jab + Uppercut
- Hooks
- Uppercuts

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- One Handed Cross Cut + Upper Cut
-- One Handed Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: yes

~ Feeling quite loaded with DOMS today

 

[TheLibrarian]

New Check-In - New Drumming video, what else to wish for. I missed your drumming sessions, made my day.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

New Check-In - New Drumming video, what else to wish for. I missed your drumming sessions, made my day.

thanks @TheLibrarian
Thought it would be fitting to at least start off the new check-in with some drums


It's been a bit bumpy this side, with things outside of training,
not to mention our country being plagued with daily power outages.
But we make do for now.


22-09-2022

Universal Warm-up

Push-ups x40 x10 x10

Pro Boxer - Level III EC

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope...

~ Sore and stiff, yet slowly but surely gaining ground on the push-ups

 

[Beat_Samurai]

23-09-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

Superset: x30 x20 x10
- Push-ups
- Squats

Superset:
- Dips x20 x15 x10
- Sit-ups x30 x20 x15

Superset:
- Tucked L-sit hold x 10 seconds, x 10 seconds , x10 seconds
- Towel pull-up supermen x20 x15 x 10

Freestyle Shadowboxing x 3 rounds @ 1:30 each

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Upper Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope

~ these power cuts are really getting annoying this week.
Plus side, my body has been sore for pretty much this entire week!

 

[Beat_Samurai]

24-09-2022

Universal Warm-up

6K Run

Jab + Cross x 100
Turning Kicks x 100

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: practice pad drills

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26-09-2022

Universal Warm-up

5K Run
- 00:30:31

Push-ups x40 x20 x10

Side Quest - Level III EC

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: yes

~ slightly sluggish from the weekend, but will just have to grind it out.
New Week, rise-n-grind

 

[Beat_Samurai]

27-09-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

Superset:
- Decline Push-ups x25 x20 x15
- Glutes Bridge x30 x25 x20

Superset:
- Dips x20 x15 x10
- V-ups x25 x20 x15

Superset:
- Tucked L-sit hold x 10 seconds, x 10 seconds , x10 seconds
- Towel pull-up supermen x25 x20 x 15

Tabata Shadowboxing x 1 ( bounce on the 10 second rests)
- Jab+ Cross
- Jab + Cross + Hook
- Jab + Cross + Hook + Uppercut
- Jab + Jab + Cross
- Jab + Jab + Hook
- Jab + Jab + Uppercut
- Hooks
- Uppercuts

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: practice pad

~ Training was quite a labour today...or at least, it felt that way, while I was in it.
But I do feel like I'm actually making some strength gainz.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

28-09-2022

Universal Warm-up

5K Run
- 00:30:08

Push-ups x45 x25 x10


Eye Of The Tiger - Level III EC

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- One-handed Vertical Cut + Upper Cut
-- One-handed Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope

~ slight improvement on the push-ups chase.
Though the grinder reps start roundabout 33 already.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

29-09-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

Superset:
- Wide Push-ups x30 x25 x20
- Lunges x30 x30 x20

Superset:
- Dips x20 x20 x15
- Leg Raises x25 x20 x15

Superset:
- Tucked L-sit hold x 10 seconds, x 10 seconds , x10 seconds
- Towel pull-up supermen x25 x20 x 15

Tabata Shadowboxing x 1 ( bounce on the 10 second rests)
- Jab
- Jab + Cross
- Jab + Jab + Cross
- Jab + Hook
- Jab + Jab + Hook
- Jab + Uppercut
- Jab + Jab + Uppercut
- Jab + Cross + Hook + Uppercut

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: yes

~ damn, feeling quite knackered getting out of bed today,
and then this morning's training session felt like it took quite a bit out of me.

I've come to notice that wide grip push-ups seems to hit some of my weak points,
but that's at least gaining strength.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

30-09-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

Push-ups x45 x20 x15


Striker - Level I EC

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Upper Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope...

~ tired...

 

[Beat_Samurai]

24-09-2022

Universal Warm-up

9K Run

Jab + Cross x 100
Turning Kicks x 100

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober 2022:
Day 1 - Queen Tera


~ my running buddy and I figured we'd see how far we'd get with today's run, got to 9Km
Guess we could've gone for 10, but had to make our way home.
Taking on another challenge this month, Monstober 2022
It's gonna be really hard, but figured now's a good a time as any to stretch creative muscles some more.
(probably to my own detriment).


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03-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100


Superset:
- Diamond Push-ups x25 x20 x15
- Bulgarian Split Squats(per leg) x20 x20 x15

Superset:
- Dips x26 x20 x10
- Flutter Kicks x60 x60 x60

Superset:
- Tucked L-sit hold x 10 seconds, x 10 seconds , x10 seconds
- Towel pull-up supermen x25 x20 x 15

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober:
- Day 2 - Ahool


- Day 3 - Bushyasta


~ Not a good start to the Monday, way too late out of bed, though I awoke being pestered by allergies.
Headache, and congestion.
So it could have gone better, but oh well, still showed up in spite of that.
Monstober is getting hard already.



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04-10-2022

Universal Warm-up


5K Run
- 00:30:45

Push-ups x50 x20 x10


The Final Bell - level III EC

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: practice pad
Monstober:
Day 4 - Akuma


~ another sluggish start, allergies still not to great,though an improvement of yesterday.
Time to pick up the pace a little with the 5k.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

05-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

Superset:
- Push-ups x35 x20 x10
- Squats(per leg) x35 x20 x10

Superset:
- Dips x25 x20 x10
- Sit-ups x30 x25 x20

Superset:
- Tucked L-sit hold x 10 seconds, x 10 seconds , x10 seconds
- Towel pull-up supermen x25 x20 x 15

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- One Handed Cross Cut + One Handed Upper Cut
-- One Handed Vertical Cut + One Handed Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober:
Day5 - Chthon


~ man, these constant power outages is really hampering my drumming. Suppose the plus side is Monstober is moving along, though it's
really challenging me.
Oh and the strength gainz with push-ups is real.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

06-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jacks x 100

Push-ups x50 x20 x10


He Who Fights With Monsters - level I EC

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: practice pad
Monstober:
Day 6 - Leshy


~ No running today, due to ongoing power outages which were early morning today, so not gonna take
that chance running in the pitch black.
Just kept it nice and short with today's training session as a bit of an active rest I suppose.
Push-ups are coming along. Grinder reps start at 35 now.
Some drumming practice pad is also always a nice way just to stay warm I guess.
Monstober is forcing quite the stretch...

 

[JohnStrong]

Congrats on your progress! Loving the drawings, very inspiring

 

[Beat_Samurai]

Congrats on your progress! Loving the drawings, very inspiring

thank you!
yeah Monstober has been really challenging, but I think it's at least keeping my creative muscles stimulated , since I'm currently not able to
get behind the drumkit as much as I would like

07-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

Superset:
- Decline Push-ups x25 x20 x15
- Glutes bridge x40 x30 x20

Superset:
- Dips x20 x15 x10
- V-ups x25 x20 x15

Superset:
- Tucked L-sit hold x 10 seconds, x 10 seconds , x10 seconds
- Towel pull-up supermen x25 x20 x 15

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Upper Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober:
Day 7 - Bal-Bal


~ not feeling so much into it, when I woke up this morning. Spirit flame burning a little on the low side,
but still managed to show up and do what was needed.
Think so far, with monstober, Bal-Bal qualifies as my most grotesque creation yet!

 

[aku-chan]

Great monsters! I love watching people taking part in the various October art challenges, since I have so little artistic talent myself!

 

[Beat_Samurai]

since I have so little artistic talent myself!

hah, says the one who makes knitted/crochet goblins and dragons!
but thanks @aku-chan . The challenge has been as much fun as it has been demanding!


08-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

10K Run

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober 2022:
Day 8 - Toyol


~ tired...

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10-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

Superset:
- Wide Grip Push-ups x25 x20 x15
- Lunges x30 x30 x20

Superset:
- Dips x25 x20 x15
- Leg Raises x25 x20 x15

Superset:
- Tucked L-sit hold x 10 seconds, x 10 seconds , x10 seconds
- Towel pull-up supermen x25 x20 x 15

Jab + Cross x 100
Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Upper Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch


Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober:
Day 9 - Hyosube


Day 10 - Vecna


~ Seems my wide grip push-ups feels has most certainly improved. There be some gainz!

Was a bit of bust with my drumming this passed weekend however, with other things going on.
Oh well, creative output is at least still being funneled to monstober, since I can do that in the dead
of the night, without waking the neighbours.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

11-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

5K Run
- 00:28:42

Push-ups x50 x25 x15


Side Quest - level III EC

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober:
Day 11 - Black Phillip


~ finally some improvement with the running, though having said that;
the conditions this morning weren't too great. Had to battle some wind, but we made it work.

Black Phillip from the rather disturbing 'The VVITCH' movie, was an odd experience to have to
put on paper like that while thinking back about the role it had in the film.
As I was finishing up the colours, my wife mentioned to me that if she has nightmares tonight,
its my fault for drawing it.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

12-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

Superset:
- Diamond Push-ups x30 x25 x20
- Bulgarian Split Squats(per leg) x20 x20 x15

Superset:
- Dips x20 x15 x10
- Flutter Kicks x60 x60 x60

Superset:
- Tucked L-sit hold x 10 seconds, x 10 seconds , x10 seconds
- Towel pull-up supermen x25 x20 x 15

Jab + Cross x 40
Hooks x 40
Uppercuts x 40
Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- One Handed Cross Cut + One Handed Uppercut
-- One Vertical Cut + One Handed Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: Practice pad
Monstober:
Day 12 - Kludde


~ Seems my diamond push-ups are creeping closer to the level of my regular push-ups.
Guess that's some gainz there. Though my arms and chest were screaming with the last 5 reps.
Kludde was a pretty fun one to do for monstober.
Next one looks set to be the hardest one yet.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

13-10-2022

Universal Warm-up


5K Run
- 00:27:55

Push-ups x50 x25 x20


The Final Bell - Level III EC

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober:
Day 13 - Poreskoro


~ some more improvement on the running. Much better conditions this morning.
Though the tarmac was a little slick from drizzle last night.
Seems my current running shoes don't handle that too well. Felt like I didn't have any grip at all in a few spots.


Monstober; initially had no idea how to approach the concept of Poreskoro at all.
Bird body, 4 dog heads, 4 cat heads and a snake for a tail...seriously?
Fortunately something appeared.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

12-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

3 rounds:
- Push-ups x 30
- Squats x 25
- Sit-ups x 20
- Dips x 15
- Towel Pull-up Superman x 10

Jab + Cross x 40
Hooks x 40
Uppercuts x 40
Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Uppercut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: Practice pad
Monstober:
Day 14 - Manticore


~ oh man, it started late yesterday, but seems to have continued to today.
Woke up this morning just feeling out of it. Spirit flame burning quite low again. Guess it's been a little more on the demanding side, with regards to other things.
Still...
managed to grind it out with this morning's training session.

Got in some decent practice pad time, and conjured up a manticore too.
Had bit of trouble finding a pose that made sense to me for this one.
Scraped quite a few ideas, until finally settling on the current one.

 

[mavie]

…here's some vibes for good spirit.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

…here's some vibes for good spirit.

thanks @mavie !

15-10-2022

Universal Warm-up


Unwind yoga

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober:
Day 15 - Hell Priest

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17-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

3 rounds:
- Decline Push-ups x 20
- Glutes Bridge x 30
- V-ups x 20
- Dips x 15
- Towel Pull-up Superman x 10

Jab + Cross x 40
Hooks x 40
Uppercuts x 40

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Uppercut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober:
Day 16 - Abaasy

Day 17 - Orobas


~ not too great a weekend. Had some miserable weather, and the thunderstorm that broke out, in the early
hours of the morning, actually woke us up.
Was a little bit of sluggish start, with this morning's training, but still managed to get it going.
Mondays...

 

[Beat_Samurai]

18-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

5K Run
- 00:29:05

Push-ups x50 x30 x20


The Eye Of The Tiger - Level III EC

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 50 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: yes!
Monstober:
Day 18 - Sopona


~ allergies acting up today. Guess with this wonky weather conditions we've been having,
it's expected. Some push-up gainz though.
Also felt good to finally get behind the drumkit again.

 

[JohnStrong]

@Beat_Samurai Look forward to your drawings everyday brother!

 

[Beat_Samurai]

@Beat_Samurai Look forward to your drawings everyday brother!

Hey thanks so much, man!
It's been quite a bumpy road so far, with monstober. It has pushed my imagination and drawing abilities to it's limits.
But in spite of that, its actually been quite fun!

 

[Fremen]

I also want to tell you that I'm enjoying seeing your monsters

 

[Froud]

Same! You are quite gifted!

 

[Beat_Samurai]

thanks @Fremen , @Froud .
Happy to know you're finding it entertaining!

19-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

3 rounds:
- Wide Grip Push-ups x 30
- Lunges x 40
- Leg raises x 20
- Dips x 15
- Towel Pull-up Superman x 10

Jab + Cross x 100
Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 30 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- One Handed Cross Cut + One Handed Upper cut
-- One Handed Vertical Cut + One Handed Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: yes!

unravel - Tokyo Ghoul OP 1

Monstober:
Day 19 - Al Ana


~ Little bit of a slow start this morning.
Initially that little demon was trying to dissuade from getting after it with
this morning's training session.
Happy to see that my wide grip push-ups game, has improved quite a bit.

Finally managed to churn out something behind the drum kit again!
Figured Tokyo Ghoul would be fitting for 'spooky season'!

 

[TheLibrarian]

 

[Beat_Samurai]

Long overdue one, @TheLibrarian

20-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

5K Run
- 00:28:18

Push-ups x50 x30 x20


Side Quest - Level III

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 30 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: yes! ( sweaty session )
Monstober:
Day 20 - Agrat Bat Mahlat


~ This morning's run seems to have also been quite the sweat inducer.
Though we have been experiencing some rather humid weather conditions for
the last couple of days. Not too great for the allergies though.
Can feel I'm not quite 100%, but at least managing.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

21-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

3 rounds:
- Diamond Push-ups x 30
- Bulgarian Split Squats x 20 per leg
- Flutter Kicks x 60
- Dips x 15
- Towel Pull-up Superman x 15

Jab + Cross x 100
Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 20 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Upper Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober:
Day 21 - Shui gui


~ little demon was pestering me again, to just stay in bed and sleep this morning,
but managed to grind through it and ended up having a pretty decent training session.
That is, if I'm puffing after the first round already!

I think I need to touch base with some pistol squats again.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

22-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

14.5K trail run

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober:
Day 22 - Balačko


~ actually ended up getting a teensy bit lost in the mountains with the trail run.
Took a wrong turn.

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24-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

2 rounds:
- Pseudo Push-ups x 10
- Jump Squats x 10
- Dips x 10
- Diamond Push-ups x 10
- Jumping Lunges x 20
- Leg raises x 10
- Pike Push-ups x 10
- Sumo Squats x 10
- Dips x 10
- Power Push-ups x 10
- Bulgarian Split Squats x 10 per leg
- Tucked hollow body crunches x 10
- Decline Push-ups x 10
- Deep Squats x 10
- Boat Folds x 10

Jab + Cross x 40
Hooks x 40
Uppercuts x 40

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 40 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Uppercut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober:
Day 23 -Agares


Day 24 - Ördög


~ seems my shins are still quite sore from Saturday's excursion.
This morning's training session had me puffing a little though.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

25-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

5K Run
- 00:28:48

Push-ups x50 x30 x20


Pro Boxer - Level III EC

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 40 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober:
Day 25 - Amikiri


~ feeling a bit on the beat up side today.
The run was felt rather laboured. Either way, ended up being pretty good at the end.
Final stretch of Monstober this week.
Amikiri was a fun change of pace, since the last couple who were demons.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

26-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

2 rounds:
- Towel grip pull-up superman x 15
- Wide Grip Push-ups x 10
- Diamond Push-ups x 10
- Plank x 10 seconds
- Push-ups plank x 10 seconds
- Elbow plank x 30 seconds
- Superman hold x 30 seconds
- Dips x 10
- Deep Squat x 10
- Sumo Squat x 10
- Lunges x 20
- Jump Squat x 10

Jab + Cross x 40
Hooks x 40
Uppercuts x 40

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 40 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- One Handed Cross Cut + One Handed Uppercut
-- One Handed Vertical Cut + One Handed Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: yes!
Monstober:
Day 26 -Popobawa


~ woke up feeling quite out of it today.
Think I need to look at getting in better sleep.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

27-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

5K Run
- 00:29:30

Push-ups x50 x30 x20


Side Quest - Level III

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 30 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober:
Day 27 - Tokoloshe

~ had to battle a rather unpleasant and gusty head wind, during this morning's run. Thus the increase in time again.
Had me in a bit of a coughing fit, when I got back.
Push-ups seem to be gradually levelling up; grinder reps only starting at 40 today.

 

[Mianevem]

"Grinder reps" -- I'll borrow that expression

 

[Beat_Samurai]

"Grinder reps" -- I'll borrow that expression

The motto when it comes to push-ups, @Mianevem

28-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

2 rounds:
30 seconds each:
- Pseudo Push-ups
- Dips
- Jump Squat
- Towel Pull-up Superman
- Diamond Push-ups
- Russian Twist
- Lunges

Jab + Cross x 40
Hooks x 40
Uppercuts x 40

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 40 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Uppercuts
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: yes!
Monstober:
Day 28 - Dagon



~ had to make it a little sweet and short this morning, since my wife had to leave
home earlier.
Training session had me puffing though.
Monstober; Testing the waters a little by working on actually putting
the creatures/characters in a space/scene.
I'm thinking of perhaps tackling that after Monstober is over.
Will see how it goes.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

29-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

11K run

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober:
Day 29 - Alkonost

~ picked up the pace a little with the longer run this morning.
My body felt it.

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31-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

3 rounds:
20 seconds each:
- Power Push-ups
- Mountain Climbers
- Burpees
- Jumping Lunges
- Diamond Push-ups

Jab + Cross x 40
Hooks x 40
Uppercuts x 40

Turning Kicks x 100

Jumping Jacks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 40 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Uppercut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Monstober:
Day 30 - SCP-939

Day 31 - Kakamora

~ and with that Monstober comes to a close.
It's been a tremendous learning experience.
Need to figure out how I can maintain this habit, going forward, but something that will also force me to grow.
I've also come to realize the fact that I had to check-in here, also pretty much forced me in that I had to get
a monster done every day.
So applying the mindset of daily fitness training to artistic endeavors certainly has a positive effect.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

01-11-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100


Dungeon Crawler - Level III EC

Side Kicks x 100
Squat Hero - Day 1(advanced)

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 40 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Drawing: Rough sketching ideas

~ first of November didn't start out too great, but still managed a few things at least.
Figured I'd tackle Squat Hero challenge for the month
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02-11-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

- Diamond Push-ups 4 sets x10
- Dips 4 sets x 20
- Pike Push-ups 4 sets x 8
- Jump Squats 4 sets x 10
- Push-ups with rotation 4 sets x 12
- Plank 4 sets x 30 seconds

Turning Kicks x 100
Squats Hero - Day 2(advanced)

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 40 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- One Handed Vertical Cut + One Handed Cross Cut
-- One Handed Vertical Cut + One Handed Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: yes
Drawing: sketched

 

[Beat_Samurai]

03-11-2022

Universal Warm-up

5K Run
- 00:28:08

Push-ups x50 x30 x20


Eye Of The Tiger - level III EC

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 30 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Squat Hero: Day 3(advanced)

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: practice pad
Drawing: sketched

~ managed to pick it up again with running today, since I missed out on Tuesday.
Feeling a bit on the beat up side again.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

04-11-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

- Towel Pull-ups Superman x 20
- Wide Grip Push-ups x20
- Diamond Push-ups x 20
- Plank x 20 seconds
- Push-ups plank x 20 seconds
- Elbow Plank x 30 seconds
- Superman Hold x 30 seconds
- Dips x 20
- Deep Squats x 20
- Sumo Squats x 20
- Lunges x 20
- Jump Squats x 20

Turning Kicks x 100
Squats Hero - Day 4(advanced)

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 40 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Uppercuts
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Drawing: sketched

~ battery a little on the low side today. Probably due to lack of proper sleep last night

 

[Beat_Samurai]

05-15-2022

Universal Warm-up
Squat Hero - Day 5(advanced)


Backup & Restore

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Drawing: nope

~ family things and car trouble...

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07-10-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

Push-ups Demolition
- Elbow Push-ups 4 sets x 5
- Sphinx Push-ups 4 set x 6
- Knuckle Push-ups 4 sets x 8
- Diamond Push-ups 4 sets x10
- Uneven Push-ups 4 sets x 12
- Wide grip Push-ups 4 sets x 14

Squat Hero:
- Day 6 (advanced)
- Day 7 (advanced)

Jab + Cross x 50
Hooks x 50
Uppercuts x 50

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 40 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Uppercut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Drawing: nope

~ I seem to have fallen off the horse with my creative endeavors... will have to make a point at rectifying that asap.
Training wise, this morning's push-ups session had me feeling the pump real good.
Even though by the time I got to the uneven push-ups, my upper body was screaming.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

08-11-2022

Universal Warm-up

5K Run
- 00:30:40

Push-ups x50 x30 x20


Pro Boxer - level III EC

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 20 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Squat Hero: Day 8(advanced)

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Drawing: sketched

~ My upper body is feeling quite knackered when I got out of bed this morning.
So it felt only right to punish it with some more push-ups!

 

[Beat_Samurai]

09-11-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

2 rounds:
- Pseudo Push-ups x 10
- Jump Squats x 10
- Dips x 10
- Diamond Push-ups x 10
- Jumping Lunges x 20
- Leg raises x 10
- Pike Push-ups x 10
- Sumo Squats x 10
- Sphinx Push-ups x 10
- Power Push-ups x 10
- Bulgarian Split Squats x 10 per leg
- Tucked hollow body crunches x 10
- Decline Push-ups x 10
- Deep Squats x 10
- Boat Folds x 10

Squat Hero: Day 9(advanced)

Jab + Cross x 50
Hooks x 50
Uppercuts x 50

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:
- Katana Warm-up

- 30 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- One Handed Cross Cut + One Handed Uppercut
-- One Handed Vertical Cut + One Handed Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: Practice pad( learning some new techniques)
Drawing: sketched

~ feeling pretty loaded with DOMS all over, but it's all good.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

10-11-2022

Universal Warm-up

5K Run
- 00:28:13

Push-ups x50 x30 x20


Side Quest - Level III EC

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 30 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Squat Hero: Day 10(advanced)

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: practice pad
Drawing: nope

~ This week has been a bit on the taxing side, outside of training.
Lots of frustrations, but guess we'll have to roll with the punches.
Training wise, things are at least moving along not too bad.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

11-11-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

4 rounds:
- Resistance band bicep curls x 15
- Pike Push-ups x 10
- Bulgarian Split Squats x 14 per leg
- Push-ups x 15
- Leg raises x 15

Squat Hero: Day 11(advanced)

Bounce x 50
Jab + Cross x 50
Bounce x 50
Hooks x 50
Bounce x 50
Uppercuts x 50
Bounce x 50

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:
- Katana Warm-up

- 30 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Uppercuts
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: Practice pad
Drawing: sketched

 

[Beat_Samurai]

12-11-2022

Universal Warm-up

10K Trail Run

Squat Hero - Day 12(advanced)

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Drawing: Sketched

~ Nice and easy trail run at the lake.

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14-11-2022

Universal Warm-up

Jumping Jack x 100

Push-ups Blitz
- Push-ups 4 sets x 10
- Wide Grip Push-ups 4 set x 10
- Decline Push-ups 4 sets x 10
- Diamond Push-ups 4 sets x10

Squat Hero:
- Day 13 (advanced)
- Day 14 (advanced)

Bounce x 50
Jab + Cross x 50
Bounce x 50
Hooks x 50
Bounce x 50
Uppercuts x 50
Bounce x 50

Turning Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 40 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Uppercut
-- Vertical Cut + Thrust

Everyday Stretch
Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: nope
Drawing: sketched

~ Woke up with a bit of tightness in my upperback this morning.
Not too great... will have to make sure to stretch out regularly today.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

15-11-2022

Universal Warm-up

5K Run
- 00:35:32

Push-ups x50 x30 x20


Pro Boxer - Level III EC

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 40 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Uppercuts

Squat Hero: Day 15(advanced)

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: yes
Drawing: sketched

~ Took it a little easier with the run today, since an old running buddy rejoined again.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

16-11-2022

Universal Warm-up


The Reckoning - Level III EC

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 40 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- One Handed Cross Cut + One Handed Uppercut
-- One Handed Vertical Cut + One Handed Thrust

Squat Hero: Day 16(advanced)

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: yes
Drawing: nope

~ The reckoning provided a decent sweat with this morning's training session.

 

[Beat_Samurai]

17-11-2022

Universal Warm-up

5K Run
- 00:27:45

Push-ups x50 x30 x20


The Final Bell - level III EC

Side Kicks x 100

Katana Work:

- Katana Warm-up

- 40 cuts of each:
-- Vertical Cuts
-- Horizontal Cuts
-- Cross Cuts
-- Vertical Cut + Cross Cut
-- Uppercuts

Squat Hero: Day 17(advanced)

Everyday Stretch

Meditation x 5 minutes
Drumming: yes
Drawing: sketched

~ so sleepy today... think earlier to bed is in order tonight.