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Last night I went back to Hsing yi, and Pa Kua for the first time since the end of the semester. After those two classes there was one basic shaolin class. This class would be the first shaolin class I taught, or took, since I got back from a two week vacation. So I was really in the mood to make it a class to remember. To top it off we have a few new students from last time I was there, so I need to introduce them to my particular style of workout. The remember you are still just a mortal style of work out. Furthermore a bunch of the Pa Kua students decided to stick around to see what I had in store for the new guys, so that just added to the fun.

I ran them through a very quick warm up, then lead then right into a 5 station one round circuit. Station one being dips, two being burpies, three being brick crunches, four being push ups, and five being standing in horse stance with 4 rings and arms held out like you are hugging a tree. Each station lasted five excruciating minutes with one minute break to catch your breath in between. We had one student pop during his last station, but other then that all ten people did really well. Including two women who where showing up for their first class.
The thing I love about the circuit style training, is in a relatively short period of time you can really abuse the whole body. By that I mean, by switching stations the body doesn’t get a chance to get used to the exercise, and you get to switch muscle groups quickly allowing the worked muscles a chance to rest, while still working out your cardio and other muscle groups. Personally I think that the circuit style training is the best type you can do for a pure calisthenic style work out.
After we did the circuit I ended the class with some simple kicking drills, to act as a cool down, and to let the students work out a bit of frustration from class. It was after that when everyone was limping out of the school, trying to look as if they still had any strength left in them, when I received my new nickname. One of the other instructors at the school referred to me in passing as Dr. Pain. Upon hearing this I smiled my little smirk which was noticed, and then a the Pa Kua students who were still hanging around the school started referring to me by that title as well. I guess I left my mark on them.