Gabriel, Allegra and I are in the Black Belt rotation - we began last month and are slated to earn the Black Belt in Muay Thai boxing in December. I have my doubts if I will make it, but Gabriel and Allegra will for certain.
The run is tripping me up. Literally. I can run a mile in ten minutes, but when I try to take it faster, my repaired gastrocnemius - the one I tore two years ago - cramps up and I have to walk. It makes me crazy and it irritates me and I have an appointment to see the sports orthopedist on the 9th.
But Gabe asked me if I could share his endurance round with you, and that's what this post is about.
Everyone who makes their black belt has to accomplish certain levels of training. Sit ups, push ups and three endurance rounds. Today was the first test. 60 sit ups in 2 minutes. 21 push ups for girls, 45 for boys and the first round. 30 kicks, 15 knees in 1:30. Gabe was petrified. I don't even know if that is the correct word - is there another word that is more powerful? Cuz whatever that word would be, that was him. He obsessed about it all day and was almost in tears before - but he did it.
I am very proud of him.
But he did it. Gabe, you can do anything.
Posted by: Liz in Seattle | August 30, 2011 at 09:25 PM
He DID do it! And WTG Gabriele!
Posted by: Brandy | August 30, 2011 at 09:53 PM
Gabe, Great job! Great power and endurance! I am very proud of you! Love, Dad
Posted by: fstaicer | August 30, 2011 at 09:57 PM
Good for Gabe! He is truly inspiring.
Is the male voice yelling through most of it someone instructing Gabe, or the other guy, or someone else entirely?
Posted by: Megan | August 30, 2011 at 10:58 PM
;)
Posted by: Sylvia | August 30, 2011 at 11:41 PM
Wow he looks like quite the tiger! That is so fantastic. Just the skill of not falling over after every kick is blowing me away! Gabe really kicks butt and it's cool to see such devotion to something. Working toward a black belt...outstanding!
Posted by: Hannah | August 30, 2011 at 11:53 PM
I had never heard of Muay Thai boxing before reading your blog. I watched that video and my stomach clenched up and I got all tense and wanted to kick stuff! That looks amazingly challenging (endurance, strength, balance), and Gabe did awesome! Very cool.
Posted by: jadine | August 31, 2011 at 12:14 AM
That rocks! Tell him that the internet says so. We're so proud of him!
Posted by: Headless Mom | August 31, 2011 at 12:27 AM
He looks soooo awesome! Good for him :D I couldn't do that LOL. Despite looking exhausted at the end, he hung in like a champ!
Posted by: Laura H | August 31, 2011 at 01:35 AM
That is an amazing thing to see!
Posted by: Lisa | August 31, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Fantastic effort Gabe! You did it! You are amazing. Way to go.
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Posted by: wholesale nfl jerseys | August 31, 2011 at 09:22 PM
He is AMAZING! I love how he put in all that hard work and you could see it pay off.
My kid would *love* this video if he were awake right now :)
Posted by: Rachel | September 01, 2011 at 02:36 AM
Wow, Gabriel, that looked amazing!
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