Jogging in West Philadelphia

Today was my second time jogging this year and I certainly felt a lot better than last time. Its only been a few days but my stamina has noticeably increased and my running time as gotten better, also I wasn't so out of breath that I was laying on my living room floor. So I ask my self what next and here is a small plan I came up with

• More running
• Yoga, this a very important aspect that most people over look
• Push Ups, gotta build strength
• Squats, running isn't the only leg work I need
• Shadow Boxing, I need to work on my basics
• Forms / Katas, more basic training
• Oat meal w/ Flax flakes, the breakfast of Champions!
• Sleep, the most important part of training

Adrian Davis
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Create The Ultimate Martial Art

I am a student of the Salem Bando Club, a school of the American Bando Association. I'm getting back in shape to get my black belt (I went to college before I was old enough to get it)and after that I plan to perfect the style that I've learned. I will first begin with striking, since that is what I know, then move into grappling. I have a strong understanding of combat and martial arts, so I know what will and will not work. The art form will be perfected in battle.

This is my true life long dream that is above all else, even above starting my own t-shirt apparel company. Martial Arts is what got me through the worst years of my life and it is the martial discipline that has facilitated my success in various non-martial undertakings. It has kept me from becoming a sad stereo type and statistic.

In addition to creating this new art form, it will be my way of showing thanks and my way of honoring my teachers Sam C. Willis and Carl G. Beaman. They have dedicated years of their lives teaching me this art form and handing it down to me as it was to them. I understand how important it is and I shall do the same. Their hard work will not be in vein.

I first wrote this on my "43 Things page," then I decided to write it here since it was so long.

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Adrian Davis
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My First Jog of 2009 - A New Beginning

Friday morning February 13th marks the beginning of my re-commitment to the marital arts. I'm getting back in shape and quiting bad habits permanently. Its has been a long time since I've had steady martial arts practice and training, I'm optimistic about this year and beyond even though the economy is in shambles, so I have decided to regroup and get everything in my life into tip top shape. Everything.

Somethings may change a little and some a lot, but in the end it will be for the best.

Adrian Davis
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