I wrestled through the traffic while having my energy bar
and vitamin drink. Everyone was in a rush as it was almost six and I seemed to
be the only one smiling whiles the world rushed by. I had the window down and
the music up as I enjoyed the fresh air through my hair... ok, it was like I
had hair again, I felt strong and full of energy, ready to train hard without excuses.
I got to the Dojo and worked on the Bo. I watched a couple
of videos earlier in the day and tried out some of the moves I memorised as
well as the ones the sensei showed me on Tuesday. I felt the weapon more and
even attracted some attention for people walking by in the road. I remember my
trumpet teacher telling me so many years ago how he would try and stop people
walking by his widow and make them listen to him playing... I was in the zone
as my opponents dropped to the ground with broken bodies and fractured skulls.
My Sensei came along and together we worked on the basics.
The class was full, again with some new faces showing up. We
got down to business and after warming up we did body conditioning. The sensei demonstrated
to the new students just how it should be done and somehow I knew it’s going to
be a long night. My midriff took a beating as my partner also took his assault
to the next level. We went over to bag work and again the “off the bag”
demonstrations were a little more violent and higher in frequency. I got up
with vigour only to be knocked down again and again and again. I enjoyed it. I
was in my element and my body welcomed the abuse. I could feel my bones getting
harder.
I helped out a bit near the end of class between
demonstrations with the more junior students, explaining and demonstrating some
of the moves and techniques. I still had loads of energy and smiled when I saw
some of the students reaching for their MMA gloves. I joined in but my opponent
bowed out after throwing a few punches. He was spent and he left me very hungry
for more. I have a date with my punching bag tonight.
Embrace the shadows.
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