2007 Workout #47: Because <lj user=”shotobushi”> guilted me into it…

Tuesday night’s workout was one of Sensei’s patented hard workouts that don’t seem hard until you’re sore the next day. It started out with reverse punch practice during the first class, emphasizing rotation of the hips. It quickly evolved into partner training, which extended into the second class.

I was feeling pretty strong on my reverse punches (right side, at least). I found out quickly that my right knuckle is not fully healed from the work outing several months ago, as I tried to do knuckle pushups for the first time since then. That was Not Fun. I noticed the knuckle starting to swell, and it was able to find the fold of ‘s gi pants which felt like I was hitting a thumb tack every time. It was sore to the touch most of Wednesday, hopefully those nerves will die off soon.

We got to do some sparring drills in groups of three, which I always enjoy however this time I spent the majority of those drills as the odd man out. Sensei Brewer had me help the group of lower ranks, and I realized that most of their distance was either too close *cough* *cough* *cough* or too far away. They were making up for it by either smashing their opponent or leaning to reach them.

After class, I worked with Miss to get her to realize the length of her arms and the amount of power that she’s generating. I wanted her to learn to control when and where she applies that power. Notice this does not mean “hit us less hard.” I just want her to choose when it happens.

Thursday night I missed because an important meeting was moved up from next Friday to today, so I spent Thursday night working late and preparing for that meeting. It went well. 🙂