Last week in class Sensei told me that my kicks and punches were already getting stronger. My goal in every class is to do everything so perfectly that I get a nod from Sensei.. but no correction... I am seeking perfection in my technique. The more I work with Karate, the more I'm amazed at how quickly it is making changes in my body and the more motivated I am to improve my overall health. I've been doing push ups against the wall at every chance I get.. I'm not really up to actual push ups... I find that they will rip the crap out of my elbow (old injury) so instead, whenever I go to the ladies room at work, I do 5 push ups against the wall (in the stall where no one can see me.... I work with a bunch of freaks and I don't want to hear it)