The last few days I’ve been dealing with sciatica — sharp pain running from my lower back down my leg. Not the “oh that’s uncomfortable” kind… the kind that reminds you how much you take movement for granted. As someone who trains, coaches, and preaches consistency, this stuff is humbling. But it’s also a reminder of a few important things: • Training isn’t about being invincible • Rest and rehab are part of the process • Listening to your body is a skill, not a weakness I’m still moving. Still showing up. Just adapting — mobility work, gentle movement, breathing, and patience (the hardest part 😅). If you’re dealing with pain, setbacks, or frustration right now — you’re not broken. You’re just in a different phase of the journey. Forge isn’t just built in the hard rounds… It’s built in how you respond when things don’t go to plan. 🔥

Mobility is one of those things that’s easy to skip… until your body reminds you why it matters. I’ve just uploaded a gentle Eskrima stick mobility warm-up to YouTube and wanted to share it here with you all 👇 https://youtu.be/dM_WfFfcwsU This session starts with wrist mobility and then moves into the arms and shoulders. It’s designed as a pre-warm-up to help: Lubricate the joints Improve range of motion Reduce stiffness Keep you training longer and feeling better 💡 This also ties in nicely with a question Mr Mitchell asked about developing your weaker side. When one side feels awkward or uncoordinated, it’s often not just a “skill” issue — it’s a mobility and awareness issue too. Slower, controlled movements like these give your nervous system time to catch up, especially on your non-dominant side. If you’re working on your weaker side, try: Spending a little more time on it during mobility work Moving slower, not harder Focusing on smooth, clean ranges rather than speed or power Use this video as: A warm-up before training A recovery session Or a focused way to give your weaker side some extra attention Let me know how it feels, especially on your non-dominant side 👍

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