I survived taekwondo sparring tonight without serious injury, either caused or received, which I consider solid progress.
And I say "survived" because I'm way, way out of my
skull depth in these sparring classes. Tonight, for example, I was the oldest person there, the shortest (except for one female black belt), the lowest-ranked belt (and one of only two non-black belts), the least flexible (by a wide margin), the least experienced in sparring, and most probably in the worst shape. So, to escape without an ambulance ride, a limp, or a need for even an icepack or aspirin is a total win in my book.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPVuC6ugmAw
The trick is to be the fastest at running away. Ask me how I know.
ReplyDeleteSteve S
ReplyDeleteRanma 1/2 reference triggered...
"Now, behold the Saotome family secret technique! ... ... Look over there!"
Morio Murase And that's why it's called "Anything Goes".
ReplyDeleteAh Craig-San, the secret will come to you, old age and dirty tricks shall overcome youth and skill!
ReplyDeleteI just think about the brain injuries from those minor concussions.... No thanks. I'll take sports based on pins.
ReplyDeleteRay of Sunshine I always look like I stayed up all night. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou didn't promote?? Tsk tsk.