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By Brian Johnston By Max Ming
Continued from page 30 Continued from page 30 KARATE KOMMENTS

pre-pandemic period. Inflation then election results is staying invested.
was locked in around 2 percent. “Presidents get far too much credit,
Looking ahead, a 2 to 3 percent range
seems quite possible. and far too much blame, for the By Jim Riddell,
If that’s the case, then we shouldn’t health of the U.S. economy and the
expect to see mortgage rates get back state of the financial markets,” says Seaway Karate Club
to the low levels of the “normal” Capital Group economist Darrell
economy of 2019. Five-year fixed Spence. “There are many other
rate mortgages could be had for 2.5 variables that determine economic 1000 Punch Drill
to 3 percent back then, compared to growth and market returns and, he 1000 technique drill is a workout where a singular technique is
4.5 to 5 percent today. We will see frankly, presidents have very little Texecuted one thousand times using several different methods. The
further declines in mortgage rates influence over them.” benefit of this drill is that it helps to commit the technique to muscle memory
if the inflation rate falls and doesn’t You may be thinking “Okay, but and make it become an automated response. Repetition of any movement or
pop back up again. But without how does this impact me today?” combination of movements creates a neural pathway in the brain allowing
a complete collapse of inflation, The number one reason most that movement to become second nature. So - just how many reps does it take
don’t expect to see 3 percent 5-year investors fail is that they let their to create muscle memory? That seems to depend on who you ask; I have seen
mortgage rates any time soon. emotions get in the way. In the various numbers on this topic, but 10,000 reps seem to come up frequently.
Let’s just say that if you practice this drill twice weekly until you read Karate
Borrowing costs with variable-rate
end, the most important variable Komments in the next issue of Sports Energy, that you will be well on your
mortgages ride up and down with to investing success is also the way to making the technique a part of your automated arsenal. It is very
the Bank of Canada’s overnight rate,
only variable you can ultimately important that this drill be done using good form, keeping “quality over
which is expected to start edging control: your own behaviour. Yet quantity” in mind at all times - we don’t want sloppy technique ingrained
lower as soon as this summer. into your muscle memory.
Back in mid-2021, you could get a MANY of us put huge amounts I am going to use the reverse punch (straight punch executed off rear leg)
of energy into variables that we
variable-rate mortgage in the area of as the technique of choice as it is one of the most common and important
1.5 percent; today, 6.25 percent is a cannot control. techniques in karate. These drill sets are an example only - you can tweak it
good deal. If the Bank of Canada is In an election year, political or change it to suit your preferences as long as you end up with 1000 reverse
aggressive with rate cuts this year, campaigns often cause you to focus punches at the end of the drill. 1) step forward with a reverse punch. You
maybe we get that 6.25 percent down on what is wrong with one party or have the option of taking this into a lunge. 50 reps on each side = 100 reps.
to 5.25. another, or the country as a whole. 2) Stepping/sliding back - reverse punch. 50 reps on each side = 100 reps. 3)
The data on home sales so far this There is nothing wrong with sitting on a chair/stool - 50 reps on each side = 100 reps. 4) On one knee - 50
reps on each side = 100 reps. 5) On the stairs (facing up) 50 reps on each side
year suggests the housing market wanting your candidate to win, but = 100 reps. 6) On the stairs (facing down) - 50 reps on each side = 100 reps
is tentatively emerging from the as we consume these continuous 7) Lead leg front kick, reverse punch - 50 reps on each side = 100 reps. 8)
slump of the past 24 months. The negative messages it is easy for Backfist/jab reverse punch combination - 50 reps on each side = 100 reps. 9)
unlikelihood of a quick, decisive drop emotions to rise to the surface and Back-fist/jab, hook punch, reverse punch combination - 50 reps on each side
in mortgage rates raises questions believe that the election outcome = 100 reps. 10) Lead leg front kick, reverse punch. Total reps -1000.
about how strong and sustainable a (one way or another) could be Repetitions are important but common sense must be used when determining
housing rally would be. disastrous to our investment plan. the amount of speed or power used in this type of drill. If high repetitions
are not part of your regular routine, it would be wise to dial the intensity
By Mike VanderMeer So, remember, have a plan and stick level back to prevent injury. Punches are much more commonly used in the
Continued from page 30 to it. We have noticed over the last 1000 technique drill as they are easier on the body and don’t consume nearly
20+ years that some people tend as much time. Kicks use considerably more energy than punches and take
internet, and cable vision to consider.
to trust their investment plan the longer to execute - imagine trying to cram a 1000 kick drill into a 30 minute
If you have children, you will want
to check into school districts and least when they need it the most. workout - that’s 1 kick every 2 seconds for the full duration. Good luck with
that one.
transportation to schools. During times of turmoil is not the
time to toss out your strategy and Bonus drill: Environmental drill/spacial awareness - practice your footwork
We see a lot of people making cede control of your portfolio to by shadow boxing in a small room or around furniture. Try it in a garage,
cash offers on lots and if you do basement, attic, or anywhere that may be a bit cluttered and offering a
make a cash offer you should do your emotions. It’s human to trust challenge. Things are different once you are no longer in a wide open space,
your investment plan the least
your homework before submitting and it can be a fun drill having to alter many strikes to make them work in
an offer, otherwise you may find when you need it the most and be that particular situation.
tempted to react to your emotions
yourself with a lot that is not suitable Karate Quote: Athletic ability determines what you can do. Motivation
to you. or the media. determines the effort. Attitude determines how well it is done.