Training has been so much fun but really tough! Get me into any combat type of environment and I'm loving life. My only regret is that I wished I had the guts to get into boxing, jiu jitsu, muay thai, etc when I was younger!
Tonight's boxing session was INTENSE...is there a word stronger than "intense"..hmm? I almost threw up 3 times, I actually eyed the bucket in the corner of the ring and spotted the trash can, just in case. Felt food in my throat, I couldn't breath, my arms felt like they weighed 20 lbs each.
We did some light sparring tonight! Tonight was my 1st time. Up to this point, we've worked drills and defense to prepare for this. I got into the ring immediately thought, "Wow, this was for real. Here we go!" It was NUTS-in a good way, of course. My mind was going 100 mph!! So not only was I trying to block jabs punches, while avoiding body shots...thoughts of proper technique, foot work, thoughts of "oh shit, I could've done this or that!" all come to mind...AT THE SAME TIME...while getting hit and throwing punches.
Well, I FINALLY know what it feels like to get PUNCHED in the face! For the past few weeks, I wondered how it would feel to get punched. I wondered what I would feel physically & emotionally. My sparring partner & I got caught in a corner and she clocked me in the jaw. I think I yelled "OUCH!" just as a reaction, LOL!! I stood there for a second and realized, "Heeeey, I'm OK, wahooo!! Let's go again!" I'm very excited that "my first punch" is outta the way! For me, it is almost like a rite of passage. My jaw is a little stiff/sore but it's all good!
More boxing tomorrow...after I get my hair done. ;)
OMG! Sandra, this was an amazing read. Girl you've got GUTS! I love the fact that you can't put a pretty face on the chopping block because it just might BLOCK YOU! You've got to tell me when your next fight is so I can come and support you. This was AWESOME! Got me motivated to want to "Box" a bit in the ring..Thanks for sharing..India.
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