I'm in a good mood today, but I ache all over!
As mentioned in my previous blog, I've decided to have a go at kickboxing. I went to my first lesson yesterday. It was all pretty bizarre, as the vast majority of people there had been kickboxing for years. I also couldn't drag anyone along with me, so I felt like a complete loner n00b. Fortunately everyone was really friendly and forgiving when I couldn't do a 'snap kick' to save my life. I even had a woman stand on my knees whilst I was sat in the lotus position - how insane is that!? Not your usual idea of a Monday night.
I'm not sure if I'll go back yet, as I guess it is a disadvantage that there aren't any other n00bs like me. It's not so much feeling inimidated, but I don't want to feel like I'm the rubbish member of the group who slows everyone down, you know? On the other hand, I did have fun, and I think it can teach me a lot of new things. We shall see.
So sleepy now!
Comments
It's common practice in most martial arts, if you think that's bad I can tell you it's a lot worse when a stranger has their leg on you shoulder and is stretching. That's what happens in Karate, in the routine warm up.::: If you don't feel it's right for you take up Tai Chi, and practise Qigong, the weight will fly off via well being.
On top of which you are learning proper self defence.
carstairs