Easy Thursday.

I moped around the room begrudgingly, telling myself that I should stay at home and not risk my cold getting worse. There was a war raging in my head. I have done it last time, trained through the worst cold without anti-bionics. I had a sore throat for weeks on end, but I kept up my training. Eventually I decided to put my gi on and not do anything other than my Syllabus work.

I told the Senseis that I am not well and wouldn’t be doing anything to get my heart pumping. I kept myself in the back of the class and my friend joined me. Together we just kept it light and stretched while the others were pounding the bags. It was interesting to see the class from the other side, how some students were performing and others were struggling.

Eventually it was time to do Syllabus work. The Sensei assigned a junior to me and I went through his levels with him. Soon both of us were sweating and I had to restrain myself. We had some fun with my level and the junior wanted to know how things fitted together. I took him through the rest of the Kyus between our levels demonstrating takedowns, locks and footwork. I was in the zone and making a meal out of it. I am ready for Grading.

We ended class off with a greeting and I quickly took my wet clothes off and did my best to say warm. I felt a little better this morning so I think I will be ok next week. There will be no kissing in my house however...

Embrace the shadows.