So I threw a few punches last night, skinning a couple of knuckles in the process. Totally destroyed my opponent, of course.
No, really, it's not as exciting as all that. I didn't actually get into a fight, though that would make a good story. The "opponent" I so soundly defeated were actually a couple of pads held by my friend and punching partner. And by destroyed, I mean something more along the lines of "tapped".
I did go to a Krav Maga class, though, and had the most fun practicing two punching combinations, one of which involved using my elbows. For anyone who doesn't want to read through the website in the link, the short history is that it was invented by a Jewish Bratislavan who fought to create the independent state of Israel. Currently it's the official self-defense system practiced by the Israeli Defense Forces. Anyone watch NCIS? :P
We started off with an intensive workout that involved at least seven different kinds of push-ups, all of them more complicated and difficult than normal push-ups, during which I discovered how weak my core "strength" actually is. Wall-sits were next, and we stretched. I've never participated in a workout that difficult before, but even though I couldn't keep up it was exhilirating all the same. I can't wait until I can keep up.
Then began the fun part: Learning how to punch. The first punching combination our instructor called "combination 2" which begs the question, what's combination 1? Getting the hip-twisting and bringing the force up from the balls of one's feet was more difficult than throwing the punches. Although at one point I did keep getting my left and right mixed up. The second combination we learned involved elbows, too. Those are fun to throw around...
I'll be useless tomorrow, considering that I'm already having trouble lifting my arms today. I don't think I knew I had muscles right above my elbows that could ache like they do, but I'm certainly aware of them now!
Before you get the wrong idea, that I love violence and causing GBH, I don't. In fact I have trouble even imagining causing people harm. But I will feel more powerful than ever before when I finally master the techniques. Furthermore, I'll be prepared to defend myself well if the need arises (PTB willing, I'll never need to use these skills in a real self-defense situation). Not as motivating, but still important, is that this is a fun, practical way of staying fit and getting fitter.
Pretty soon, I'll be kicking butt.
No, really, it's not as exciting as all that. I didn't actually get into a fight, though that would make a good story. The "opponent" I so soundly defeated were actually a couple of pads held by my friend and punching partner. And by destroyed, I mean something more along the lines of "tapped".
I did go to a Krav Maga class, though, and had the most fun practicing two punching combinations, one of which involved using my elbows. For anyone who doesn't want to read through the website in the link, the short history is that it was invented by a Jewish Bratislavan who fought to create the independent state of Israel. Currently it's the official self-defense system practiced by the Israeli Defense Forces. Anyone watch NCIS? :P
We started off with an intensive workout that involved at least seven different kinds of push-ups, all of them more complicated and difficult than normal push-ups, during which I discovered how weak my core "strength" actually is. Wall-sits were next, and we stretched. I've never participated in a workout that difficult before, but even though I couldn't keep up it was exhilirating all the same. I can't wait until I can keep up.
Then began the fun part: Learning how to punch. The first punching combination our instructor called "combination 2" which begs the question, what's combination 1? Getting the hip-twisting and bringing the force up from the balls of one's feet was more difficult than throwing the punches. Although at one point I did keep getting my left and right mixed up. The second combination we learned involved elbows, too. Those are fun to throw around...
I'll be useless tomorrow, considering that I'm already having trouble lifting my arms today. I don't think I knew I had muscles right above my elbows that could ache like they do, but I'm certainly aware of them now!
Before you get the wrong idea, that I love violence and causing GBH, I don't. In fact I have trouble even imagining causing people harm. But I will feel more powerful than ever before when I finally master the techniques. Furthermore, I'll be prepared to defend myself well if the need arises (PTB willing, I'll never need to use these skills in a real self-defense situation). Not as motivating, but still important, is that this is a fun, practical way of staying fit and getting fitter.
Pretty soon, I'll be kicking butt.
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