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Spin Heel Kick

Bymichelle November 8, 2010July 27, 2022

I think the torque in a spin heel kick is so cool and so powerful.   It is one of my favorites.     (365 Day 301) I had 64 days…

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martial arts | music | new to me | photography | thinking out loud

Time to Stretch

Bymichelle September 9, 2010July 27, 2022

It’s that time.  I guess things are just too quiet or, dare I say, comfortable.  I’ve made peace with self portraits,  fit in a new study habit, stagnated in martial…

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martial arts | photography | ttv photo

It’s Just Sad

Bymichelle May 18, 2010July 27, 2022

I mean, I can’t see it when I look at these. (365 Day 134 Photo) But, I know the truth… about my utter laziness with ttv photos lately. I know…

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Poor Man’s Au Batido

Bymichelle May 17, 2010July 27, 2022

Just got back from running and hoped to knock out my 365 early- no late night uploads for me today. (Au Batido, 365 Day 133) This is the “poor man’s”…

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martial arts | photography | thinking out loud

Another 365 (Pic, Not Kick)

Bymichelle April 9, 2010July 27, 2022

(365 Day 94 Photo) I really like this one. I think martial arts is the most fun thing I do. I think I was made to do this. Did God…

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Punching Bag

Bymichelle April 6, 2010July 27, 2022

(365 Day 91 Photo) Let me whine about my grueling night. We sparred to prepare for testing for 45 minutes then did 20 minutes of push ups and squats as…

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martial arts | photography | thinking out loud

Working Out Frustrations

Bymichelle April 1, 2010July 27, 2022

Since I’m going to be out of pocket all weekend, thought I’d leave a few extra posts. (365 Day 87 Photo) Plus, I’m behind on posting my 365’s. This one…

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I Love Fight Night

Bymichelle January 30, 2010July 27, 2022

(365 Day 25 photo)Back in class today. The bag is great, but sometimes this Sunday School teacher just needs to hit people.

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droids | homemaking | martial arts | photography | thinking out loud

I See the World Through the Lens of a Polaroid ca 1979

Bymichelle January 9, 2010July 27, 2022

(365 day 5 photo) Maybe I’m overusing this application- taking the easy way out of perfect composition, soft focus, and dreamy tint. Maybe I’m too cheap to waste my birthday…

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It Works on People, Too

Bymichelle December 13, 2009July 27, 2022

Had test for my 1st Degree, Level 3 belt. While sparring, I tried my new move on a person. This is the frame by frame (I know my nonexistent readers…

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