Your 30-Day November Challenge – EASY!

Updated on November 14th, 2024 at 11:19 am

November 2024: 30-day Challenge

Let’s do this!  Commit, Discipline, Do!

Remember:  This challenge is for YOU!  It’s YOURS!  Do it and Own it – YOU are in charge!  These are meant to promote your overall strength and endurance for your martial arts practice.  Small steps, creating great strides forward!

Daily:

1. 20 Pushups – Optional:  start with regular pushups, and work up to walking pushups by month-end!
2. Planks – start with 20 seconds, or whatever duration makes you mildly uncomfortable; increase 5 seconds per day through month-end. You will be amazed!!! Try to get to a minute consistently every day.
3. RoundHouse Kicks – QUALITY! 20 consecutive snaps on each side  – increase by week up to 30 maximum with pull-back each time.*
4. Stretch Kicks – QUALITY! 10 on each side; front; inside; outside, all 3 or only 1…..hey: it’s YOUR challenge!!*
5. CraneBalance on One Leg: elevate one knee above your belt and elevate your arms in the Crane position – balance 20 seconds each leg – this is your consistent goal by month end.
6. Last week of Month, or over THANKSGIVING Break: Write an Essay no more than 2 paragraphs, “Why should we consciously make the effort to challenge ourselves?”
7. Do something anonymously to bring VALUE and Kindness to someone every day!

By December 9^th, Submit your essay and a summary of your achievements!  The Winner will take home a medal or other treasured relics and prizes from the Dojhang.

*Items 3 & 4:  These can be done supine, or in the “flat back on the floor” method!