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Control Corner 15 from Sifu Oscar: Prioritizing Health Over Fitness

Oscar AgramonteSifu Oscar's Blog

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Control Corner! Inspired by Wah Lum’s flipped Chinese character for ‘Fire,’ we’ll share insights to help you master control and achieve balance in martial arts, health, and everyday life.

Essentials: As my strength coach Brett Jones wisely said, “The only place fitness comes before health is in the dictionary.” This highlights a powerful truth: prioritizing fitness at the expense of health is a losing game. True training success lies in enhancing overall well-being, not just chasing performance goals.

Why It Matters: Exercise and training should support your health, not compromise it. Sleep, stress management, and nutrition are just as important as hitting your reps. A body fueled by rest and proper care performs better, recovers faster, and sustains progress longer.

What’s Next: This philosophy is why we named our strength, conditioning, and fitness program Control Your Health instead of something like “Control Your Fitness,” even though fitness-focused names might be more popular. Health isn’t just the foundation of all progress—it’s the long-term goal. This week, take a moment to assess: Are you prioritizing health as the bedrock of your training? Small changes in sleep, nutrition, or stress management can make a world of difference!

 

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are ways we can help you get started.

1. Schedule a time to observe a class.
Interested in Kung Fu or Tai Chi?  First step is to watch a class and see if we would be a good fit! Email: kungfu@wahlum.com for an appointment.

2. Become part of my exclusive Coaching Group with CYH Remote Coaching.  Get personalized coaching delivered right to your phone and catered to your specific goals. Email: kungfu@wahlum.com for info.

Step Into Your Future Self Today

Oscar AgramonteWah Lum

Imagine Your Future Self

Picture yourself as the focused and disciplined martial artist you’ve always wanted to become—strong, confident, and balanced in both mind and body.

Now, ask yourself: What would that version of you be doing today?

The truth is, your future self isn’t some distant dream. It’s the direct result of the choices and actions you take right now.

Here’s how to get started:

Clarify Your Vision – What does your ideal practice look like?

  • Are you mastering forms and techniques with precision?
  • Building strength, flexibility, and mindfulness?
  • Achieving goals that push your limits?

Train With Intent – Practice like you’re already that future version of yourself.

  • Would your future self skip practice, or would they commit fully?
  • Focus on movements, techniques, and habits that bring meaningful progress.

Make Future-Focused Decisions – Set a training routine, embrace challenges, and approach each session with a long-term mindset.

  • Are you reacting to setbacks, or are you growing from them?

Every day you show up, you’re building momentum. Your future self isn’t a far-off concept—it’s shaped by the choices you make today.

Start training as the person you want to become, and watch how quickly your practice transforms.

Your journey starts now—are you ready to take the first step?

Sifu Oscar

 

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are ways we can help you get started.

1. Schedule a time to observe a class.
Interested in Kung Fu or Tai Chi?  First step is to watch a class and see if we would be a good fit! Email: kungfu@wahlum.com for an appointment.

2. Become part of my exclusive Coaching Group with CYH Remote Coaching.  Get personalized coaching delivered right to your phone and catered to your specific goals. Email: kungfu@wahlum.com for info.