I took paid leave and trained in my underwear. My wife doesn't know.
Oss! I'm a karate-practicing dad.
Today is the big day.
I woke up, avoided my son who was sleeping snuggled up to me, sat in seiza, and took a deep breath.
I'm in perfect condition.
I took paid leave for this very day.
I finished walking the dog, saw my wife off to work at 6 AM, and dropped my son off at daycare at 7 AM.
Once I got home, I washed the dishes, took out the kitchen trash, folded the laundry, tidied up the living room, and vacuumed.
With that, the preparations are complete.
I corrected my posture and let my breath flow through my body.
I can do this.
#500noteFestival Let's bring happiness together.
Everything is ready for participating in the festival.
◾️#500noteFestival
This festival was planned by Takacchi-san.
I decided to participate because of an invitation from Otosan Neko-san, a friend I've made on note...
Honestly, I was worried.
But since I received such a kind invitation, I didn't want to turn it down.
What can a dad do... There are two constraints for the article content.
They are either:
① Something associated with 500
② A story you want to brag about a little
It must be one of these.
I'm not really good at bragging.
I mean, it's embarrassing, right? 🫣💦
So, I only have 500. What can I do with 500...
I'll just do 500 gratitude-filled straight punches!!
Evolution into a guy who carries a thousand-armed Kannon on his back!!!
Karate dad, into a new world!
◾️Gratitude-filled straight punches
First, to soften the soles of my feet, I sit down, stimulate them, and shake hands with my feet.
I play some music and do standing Zen for the length of one song.
Next, I march in place for one song while keeping in mind the relaxed posture I created with standing Zen.
Finally, after doing swinging exercises for one song, my body is ready to move. 😀
Everyone, give it a try.
The dojo (living room) has been purified, and I take off my clothes and change into a fresh pair of underwear.
My formal attire (underwear only) is complete.
My inner mentor whispers that if I'm doing Takacchi-san's project, I shouldn't be in just my underwear.
A middle-aged man doing straight punches in his underwear in the living room all by himself while the dog takes a nap.
If my wife saw me, it would be grounds for divorce.
That's why I needed paid leave. ☺️
If a delivery person came at this exact moment, what kind of person would I look like? 🤔
The method is simple.
Before punching from a parallel stance, put your hands together, express one gratitude, and punch!
Gratitude.
Punch!!
I'll give it a try in that flow!
500 punches, here I go!
◾️Trying it out...
Takacchi-san, thanks for the fun project, punch!
Otousan Neko-san, if you were nearby, I'd love to have a drink with you, punch!
Maman, thanks for all your hard work, punch!
That's what I was doing, but when I feel gratitude, the count goes all over the place💦
No good, if I focus on each person individually, the gratitude is too deep and I can't concentrate.
Let's keep it light! Let's just feel gratitude for everyone all at once!
Thank you, punch!
Feels good😀
I'll keep going like this.
Well, up to about 100 times, I can do it while humming.
From about 150 times, sweat starts pouring out. Oh no, I'm going to dirty the living room.
From about 200 times, every time I stop the punch abruptly, the front of my shoulder hurts.
Focus on relaxing, punch with my whole body instead of just my arms, and stop with my whole body. Whoaaaa!
I've got the rhythm now, feels good. Punching effortlessly. This is my Karate-do!
At the 400th punch, I sensed someone outside the window!
Oh no, it's my wife!
She's home early!!
It's over!
Divorce crisis!!
I put my clothes on immediately, and since I'm drenched in sweat, I head to the bathroom!
Oh no, oh no, oh no.
I call out 'Welcome home,' while praying she doesn't stay long🙏
Oh crap! The living room floor might be wet with sweat💦 God, please help me😭
She just stopped by for a second and left right away. That was scary! Safe😂
Alright, time to knock out the last 100.
■ After trying it out
I finished all 500.
The 'Gratitude Seiken-zuki' (straight punch) is great. Because you insert a 'thank you' in between, each punch becomes deliberate and careful rather than just going through the motions.
It also feels like it's harder to get tense when saying 'thank you'.
I couldn't carry the Thousand-Armed Kannon on my back, but I did master the 'Thank You Punch'🤩
I feel like I could even punch my mentor (a dangerous ability).
In terms of time, including the warm-up exercises, it takes just under an hour.
Be careful if you decide to try this yourself🥰
With this, you too have joined the ranks of the weirdos❤️
■ In conclusion
In the end.
The hardest part wasn't throwing 500 punches.
It was not getting caught by my family.
Divorce is a definite no-no🙅
Thank you.
Paid leave.
Thank you.
Underwear.
Thank you.
500-note festival.
I wonder what kind of underwear I should wear for the next 600-note festival🤔
Oss!
By the way, here is the article by Father Cat who invited me to do this💁
My mother-in-law is adorable, and it warms my heart. The cat isn't in its underwear either. I recommend it.
Osu!