Precerpt from Grandma's Ninja Training Diary: Things Ma Taught Me (and why they still make my body run like a well‑oiled machine 70 years later)
Ma didn’t teach “chores.” She taught body mechanics , discipline , and a way of moving through the world that has kept me strong, coordinated, and fast well into my seventies. Every lesson was physical, practical, and—without her ever saying the word—athletic. Here’s the Grandma Ninja version of what she passed down. 🧽 1. “If you want the floor clean, wash it on your hands and knees.” I still do, even though I own a mop. The Army reinforced it later with a toothbrush for tile. This is not just cleaning. It’s: deep hip flexion shoulder stability wrist mobility core engagement controlled weight shifting It’s basically a full-body mobility circuit disguised as housekeeping. No gym needed. 🧹 2. “Sweep the floor every day, and after every meal.” I have a vacuum and a robot. I still sweep after every meal. Sweeping is rotational training. It’s: oblique activation spinal rotation balance grip strength rhythmic endurance It keeps your gait smooth and your torso supple. It’s why I stil...
