Today was one of those "nothing went right" days for me. I was driving home from work and almost turned around and went back because I'm so behind. I decided I needed food so I went home and got a text from Dan about rolling tonight. I don't usually take Jits when Brandy is gone but CGN Sam was planning on it so I decided I was going to go. I am so glad I did. Isn't it true that some of your best classes are when you least feel like training?
Sam was a great partner - we worked VERY hard and then Coach Jonn had us switching partners every 5 minutes. I was WAY out of my comfort zone because I had to roll against people I don't know and who are much bigger and better then me. I remembered a blog that Brandy had posted a while back about taking a class where she got great feedback from the guys because they need practice rolling with people of different body types and sizes. So I just bucked up and did it. Brandy you were my inspiration! I missed you!
I'm super tired but my attitude about the day has totally turned around. Jits is part of my requirement this year for 2nd degree. I am trying for my second stripe and that is a LOT of hours. Between work and kid obligations I can't go as often as I would like to so I have to go when I can and I'm glad I made myself do it tonight.
Rolling in Jonn's class is very zen in a way. You have to think differently, slowly and above all be patient. It isn't at all like the grappling we do in BB class or MMA and I have to turn off parts of my brain and concentrate. I find that the rest of what is worrying me just fades away. You rep the same things over and over to build muscle memory. Then you free roll and you end up in a position and snap - you know what to do. That is the best feeling!
I'm taking Friday to rest and get ready for the run and and Kick A Thon. Saturday will be a high energy output day but I'm ready! See you guys then!
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