I did Karate for 10 years and now I am training in Muay Thai. I made the switch because Karate focuses a lot on Kata and a lot of the Bunkai is pretty useless. Muay Thai is all about striking and timing.

The king is not in check, but he can not move either.

Having to do lists and noting things in the calendar. Having clear deadlines really helps in my case.

Swallowing while having strep throat.