From the 30.04.09 to 15.05.09. Checking out the sights and definitely the Muay Thai scene. Noted the stadiums and training institutes/camps and I'm really really amped!
Now I'm going to go get beat up in a whole new country!
I'll continue the blog with detail when I get back mkay :D.
<3
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Confessions of a bruised up drama queen.
Lol, this post is dedicated to my lovely and most recent trademarks of training.
Ps: Lies, I cry at night all the time.
Take a good look at what awesome knees I have, also note that happy healthy thumbs up. But don't worry I'm a big girl I can take it :P.
Training today consisted of..me arriving late, so had to pay with 50 pushups :P. Then run through of basic takedowns (Double Leg, Single Leg) and various basic sweeps. Then the guys did the usual rolling after class, I had to leave early tonight though. Overall a good refresher and the multiple takedowns is what contributed most to my pretty pink and fluid filled knees ^_^.
Ps: Lies, I cry at night all the time.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Hey...so it's been a while
Yep, I just fixed my pc actually, it's been out of action for a while now. I've been alternating between borrowing my brothers pc and laptop occasionally, but never really got around to being able to update this blarg. But never fear, I'm back now.
Now... what's been happening? Let's start from the most recent news:
Now... what's been happening? Let's start from the most recent news:
I have been out of action myself for about a week. I managed to dislocate my thumb at the carpal metacarple joint(not the first time) during one of my last rolls. It's still hurting from what might be a sprained radio-collateral ligament. I've kept it strapped most days and it seems to be on it's way to healing. Any forced movement/pressure is agony though. Haha, but enough with this melodrama. I'm due back in class on Monday and I'm looking forward to it.
Before my unfortunate injury training was going quite well, I had set my sights on learning the required drills for grading my first stripe, I may be a little ahead of myself though, having only had a few weeks behind me as opposed the other students going for grading having at least a few months. But we'll just have to see.
A competition is also coming up soon, seems a few of the star students have set their minds to it quite vigilantly. I won't be entering merely because I'm sure I'm underqualified. For now.
I'll also note I've been taking protien supplements , before and after training. I bought two tubs of MUSASHI 30P. Pretty good basic protien for my needs. Also fucking tasty. Eating more cereal also with a scoop of protien. Also got some gatorade mix :D.
I really should have more to say but for the life of me cannot think of much else interesting. I'll probably re-write this with more detail soon though. So bare with me.
Bye for now.
<3>
Thursday, February 26, 2009
A Little bit of pain for the game.
News today? Well I'm a little worried about my knees, I re-injured the buggers in an accident the other day totally unrelated to training and I've been in slight discomfort since, setting me back a little when trying to train recently. I'm not too concerned though, as my knees have always been a bitch when it comes to sports, mostly due to unfortunate anatomy making my knees point inwards a bit and that being the cause of more unnecessary stress and accidental injury than normal. I think I'll see a physician about it all soon though.
On with the usual. Open mat days and after hours of class are becoming an essential contribution to my training, with the help of the guys in a casual yet motivated environment I can work on whatever I ask to learn and they're more than enthused to pick up the focus pads or start a roll and talk me through. Bruce most notably, has greatly assisted me with my striking. Coaching me with excellent feedback for each and every swing I take. I'm very grateful for the help. Antonio who not only delivers me safely to most sessions and back just happens to be one of the only students of almost equivalent weight to me and so we happen to end up rolling quite often. Unlike me though his weight is almost entirely muscle, which he uses to his advantage, but he also has months of training over me and I'm already resigned to being a complete novice at the moment. Each time I wrestle though, I understand more and more about controlling my movements and reading my opponents, then how to connect and apply what basics I've learnt to the situation at hand. I'm still a bit clumsy, but these things take time and I'm willing to put in the effort. Especially with my friends supporting me.
Reginald is still trying to run the Women's Self Defence and Fitness classes, even though we're low on numbers and I'm only free to get to one of the classes a week for the time being. I admire his outlook on things though. I also look forward to kicking a guy wearing his home made crotch guard a few times.
My fashion has been slightly altered for my new beginning in the sport, out of my 12 body piercings I've opted to remove 6 of the most at risk; two from my right earlobe, one from my left, my septum, my labret and my navel. It's a little bit of a sacrifice for a lot more fun had not worrying about that extra risk of hurting myself or someone else with my pokey metal bits. All of these can be replaced at will, so I won't miss them too dearly.
I'm noticing a change in my metabolism too, it's only been a short period of training and I've already lost about 2 kilos and started eating more. Now for those who know me, that's saying something, as I'm already a bit of a glutton. That said at 175 cm's and 60 kilos, I also can't really afford to be losing weight, rather I'd actually like to increase muscle, which weighs more. I'll have to wait it out though, fat's gonna burn whatever I do.
Well, for what it's worth, I'm really enjoying this all so far, injuries are a given in any sport and I'll take them in my stride just like any challenge.
<3 Cc
On with the usual. Open mat days and after hours of class are becoming an essential contribution to my training, with the help of the guys in a casual yet motivated environment I can work on whatever I ask to learn and they're more than enthused to pick up the focus pads or start a roll and talk me through. Bruce most notably, has greatly assisted me with my striking. Coaching me with excellent feedback for each and every swing I take. I'm very grateful for the help. Antonio who not only delivers me safely to most sessions and back just happens to be one of the only students of almost equivalent weight to me and so we happen to end up rolling quite often. Unlike me though his weight is almost entirely muscle, which he uses to his advantage, but he also has months of training over me and I'm already resigned to being a complete novice at the moment. Each time I wrestle though, I understand more and more about controlling my movements and reading my opponents, then how to connect and apply what basics I've learnt to the situation at hand. I'm still a bit clumsy, but these things take time and I'm willing to put in the effort. Especially with my friends supporting me.
Reginald is still trying to run the Women's Self Defence and Fitness classes, even though we're low on numbers and I'm only free to get to one of the classes a week for the time being. I admire his outlook on things though. I also look forward to kicking a guy wearing his home made crotch guard a few times.
My fashion has been slightly altered for my new beginning in the sport, out of my 12 body piercings I've opted to remove 6 of the most at risk; two from my right earlobe, one from my left, my septum, my labret and my navel. It's a little bit of a sacrifice for a lot more fun had not worrying about that extra risk of hurting myself or someone else with my pokey metal bits. All of these can be replaced at will, so I won't miss them too dearly.
I'm noticing a change in my metabolism too, it's only been a short period of training and I've already lost about 2 kilos and started eating more. Now for those who know me, that's saying something, as I'm already a bit of a glutton. That said at 175 cm's and 60 kilos, I also can't really afford to be losing weight, rather I'd actually like to increase muscle, which weighs more. I'll have to wait it out though, fat's gonna burn whatever I do.
Well, for what it's worth, I'm really enjoying this all so far, injuries are a given in any sport and I'll take them in my stride just like any challenge.
<3 Cc
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Starting off and progress so far...
As of today I've been doing MMA and BJJ for a little over 2 weeks? Officially I've only taken three classes but I train after hours and on open mat days as well. Luckily I was introduced to it all by my friend Antonio and have taken to training with him and his mates. This means I'll have that little bit of group motivation and also that I've got people to teach me outside of class. This also means I get a lift from Antonio most days :).
First Classes:
I was excited that first day, waiting eagerly at home for Antonio to pick me up. When he had eventually found my house, I got into the car and we did the usual small talk on the way to his place to pick things up before heading to the gym.We also had to pick his friend Bruce up, but Antonio only realised after we were halfway to the gym.When Bruce was safely acquired we finally made it to the gym, halfway through warm ups... Admittedly I felt a little awkward rocking up late like that but I don't think anyone cared, I also was thankful that like most martial arts clubs there is that general rule that 1st lessons are free. As I stood about watching the boys join in, April the instructors girlfriend came up to introduce herself, I said I was here to check out the class and contemplate whether I'd join the gym. She immediately encouraged me to jump in straight away if I wanted but I was shy at first and opted to ask her a few questions about the classes. Once I had gathered that pricing was reasonable and comforted in the fact I wasn't the only female around I began to relax. Then with April's friendly prompting I decided to hop on the mat alongside Antonio who was still warming up and went through a routine with him.
Standard warm up:
-1 min of footwork back and fourth.
-20 squats with a sweep of the hands to the floor and a hop.
-20 push ups, elbows in, on your knees optional.
-20 raised leg sit ups/crunches
all X 4-5
I only had to do it all once then and probably give or take a few of each. Although for the next class I went through most of it. It's so much fun getting back into pushing my body, the burn of lactic acid was a welcome feeling. I did however get a little bit of chest pain from the exertion but a breath or two of Ventolin later I was fine again.
During the first lesson I had already made my mind up to join immediately. So I signed up and agreed to pay the monthly fee asap.
My instructor has also just introduced a Women's Self Defence and Fitness class, for the total of 4 women currently part of the club and I've happily incorporated it into training as it's conveniently held just before normal classes and I'm always up for extra training. The first lesson was a little difficult to take seriously, as we had to go through scenarios where we were being intimidated and needed to respond safely to each. The defenses were effective and practical but the reason we couldn't keep a straight face for most of the class was because our instructor and another member Bob put us in fits of giggles with the terrible acting.
Reginald is our instructor, a Shootfighting(MMA) Black Belt, BJJ Purple Belt and Certified Personal Fitness Trainer. Basically he's a little tank of a man. Now in the first MMA and BJJ classes I think we went through some clinch/take down techniques and light sparring/strike practice with gloves. Then later on some ground stuff, like full guard and side control to mount drills, which are great fun to participate in. Not to mention when I actually get to roll with (grapple/wrestle) someone it's phenomenally exhilarating and each challenge is a wonderful little puzzle to work out with your body, getting time to grapple one of the reasons our small group stays back after hours. I have countless bruises from these experiences but they don't feel anything as bad as they look, most don't hurt at all, I just happen to bruise very easily, but that fact doesn't help to quell the shock of my poor mother when I get home from training.
I am still on a very basic level, but I am happy to work on what I've learnt until the drills and techniques have become healthy habit. Discovering the correct ways to stand, punch and kick was a good insight to controlling my body better and being aware of myself. Most notably the activity in general has improved my health and mood, I miss regular exercise and getting back into it is the best feeling ever, especially with such an intense full body sport. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience so far and I'm glad to have found such a nice club to be part of. My new found friends are a blast to train with too.
Hopefully I will stick to my game, because this is one of the best things I've started in a long time.
<3 Cc
First Classes:
I was excited that first day, waiting eagerly at home for Antonio to pick me up. When he had eventually found my house, I got into the car and we did the usual small talk on the way to his place to pick things up before heading to the gym.We also had to pick his friend Bruce up, but Antonio only realised after we were halfway to the gym.When Bruce was safely acquired we finally made it to the gym, halfway through warm ups... Admittedly I felt a little awkward rocking up late like that but I don't think anyone cared, I also was thankful that like most martial arts clubs there is that general rule that 1st lessons are free. As I stood about watching the boys join in, April the instructors girlfriend came up to introduce herself, I said I was here to check out the class and contemplate whether I'd join the gym. She immediately encouraged me to jump in straight away if I wanted but I was shy at first and opted to ask her a few questions about the classes. Once I had gathered that pricing was reasonable and comforted in the fact I wasn't the only female around I began to relax. Then with April's friendly prompting I decided to hop on the mat alongside Antonio who was still warming up and went through a routine with him.
Standard warm up:
-1 min of footwork back and fourth.
-20 squats with a sweep of the hands to the floor and a hop.
-20 push ups, elbows in, on your knees optional.
-20 raised leg sit ups/crunches
all X 4-5
I only had to do it all once then and probably give or take a few of each. Although for the next class I went through most of it. It's so much fun getting back into pushing my body, the burn of lactic acid was a welcome feeling. I did however get a little bit of chest pain from the exertion but a breath or two of Ventolin later I was fine again.
During the first lesson I had already made my mind up to join immediately. So I signed up and agreed to pay the monthly fee asap.
My instructor has also just introduced a Women's Self Defence and Fitness class, for the total of 4 women currently part of the club and I've happily incorporated it into training as it's conveniently held just before normal classes and I'm always up for extra training. The first lesson was a little difficult to take seriously, as we had to go through scenarios where we were being intimidated and needed to respond safely to each. The defenses were effective and practical but the reason we couldn't keep a straight face for most of the class was because our instructor and another member Bob put us in fits of giggles with the terrible acting.
Reginald is our instructor, a Shootfighting(MMA) Black Belt, BJJ Purple Belt and Certified Personal Fitness Trainer. Basically he's a little tank of a man. Now in the first MMA and BJJ classes I think we went through some clinch/take down techniques and light sparring/strike practice with gloves. Then later on some ground stuff, like full guard and side control to mount drills, which are great fun to participate in. Not to mention when I actually get to roll with (grapple/wrestle) someone it's phenomenally exhilarating and each challenge is a wonderful little puzzle to work out with your body, getting time to grapple one of the reasons our small group stays back after hours. I have countless bruises from these experiences but they don't feel anything as bad as they look, most don't hurt at all, I just happen to bruise very easily, but that fact doesn't help to quell the shock of my poor mother when I get home from training.
I am still on a very basic level, but I am happy to work on what I've learnt until the drills and techniques have become healthy habit. Discovering the correct ways to stand, punch and kick was a good insight to controlling my body better and being aware of myself. Most notably the activity in general has improved my health and mood, I miss regular exercise and getting back into it is the best feeling ever, especially with such an intense full body sport. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience so far and I'm glad to have found such a nice club to be part of. My new found friends are a blast to train with too.
Hopefully I will stick to my game, because this is one of the best things I've started in a long time.
<3 Cc
So, I've started rolling around on a dirty gym floor with sweaty men.
It's one of the most exciting things you can do with your cloths on. I'm talking about my new found love for Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. If you've ever seen UFC, that there is the kind of shit I'm getting myself into. But don't worry, I don't mind the bruises.
I've begun this blog in hope that by recording my progress and aspirations in the sport, I will be able to keep myself in check and on track.
I'll get onto writing up a "Progress so far" post when I can collect my thoughts on what I've done.
<3 Cc
I've begun this blog in hope that by recording my progress and aspirations in the sport, I will be able to keep myself in check and on track.
I'll get onto writing up a "Progress so far" post when I can collect my thoughts on what I've done.
<3 Cc
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