Okay then.
Wednesday night I attended my first gold/green belt class (as opposed to the beginner class I take on Tuesdays/Thursdays w/white/gold belts) and that’s a whole new ballgame.
Mr. Rosas instructed the class and that almost always means a much more technique-based class and this was no different. He also throws some interesting outside-the-routine stuff that keeps you on your toes… and tonight we did some stretching and warm-ups I’ve never done before.
But probably the most jarring experience was partnering up with Jimmy, a power-house of a green belt who damn near knocked me back into the mirror during jab-punch drills. I’m used to working with guys significantly older or significantly younger than me (that’s just who my classmates are in the beginner class) so it was seriously different to hold pads for someone who can flat out bring it.
But it was fun to be there… it felt nice to be with group of people my age who were having fun.
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