So at the end of our session yesterday Greg and I decided that we would try sparing. We are both new to the sport and basically at the same level. Sparing is soooo different from training its crazy. We were light sparing which means that we were not going at it full contact (aka light punches and kicks), but it still is hard to get over. Two things I noticed: First I am not very aggressive....or aggressive enough. Greg went at me whole hog with arms flying everywhere and I really didn't have an answer. I would just back up which eventually put me in the ropes. I really have to work on my angles and push kicks to get out of trouble. Because of this I was off balance and not really able to swing back like I would have like to. After a while Greg was getting gassed however and I was able to get a few kicks and punches in. This brings up the second thing I noticed, having huge lungs is a real advantage. Through out the whole thing I was not even breathing heavy which is either a credit to Ming or I was not working hard enough (I might be leaning to the latter). On one kick hit Greg square in the hip and my whole foot went numb even with the leg guards on. All in all I would say Greg kicked my ass and I will have to work on the whole sparing thing...Its very, very different.
I am writing this while waiting for my cab. The cab driver is name Mr. Porn....yup....Mr. Porn. I am leaving here with still a ton to learn and I feel like I have just started to get fit. I missed a lot of training time on this trip with the fat elbow. I am very impressed with the family atmosphere that they have created here. Everybody here, guests and staff included all want to know when you are coming back and genuinely want to see you again.
At the same time I am looking forward to getting back to my life. I have two new hockey teams to play for when I get back and I am going to be continuing training at a gym called Dynamic in Vancouver as well.
I will update you on the flight....
Jordan
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