Thrillho Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Last night, I apparently made the jump from "one of the people at the MMA gym who shows up and does stuff" to "one of the people invited to advanced training and asked to demonstrate techniques to the newcomers". I've been feeling better there the last few weeks, feeling like I'm actually flowing and moving the way I'm supposed to, though I was also reasonably sure I looked like just some schmuck who THOUGHT he knew what he was doing. I'm pleased to be proven wrong! The next barrier is having the cardio to back that up for three full rounds. The end of Round 2 is where my body starts to die, and while I can still punch and kick, I stop defending myself. That can't be allowed to stand. The last time I was at the Tiger Balms, it was my idea and my coach backed me up. Last night he told me he wants me to go next year. This is big for me. Cheers! 9 Quote The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Super awesome. I know that kind of progress only comes after a lot of hard work. Well done. 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
Bean Sidhe Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 On 3/17/2017 at 10:53 AM, Thrillho said: Last night, I apparently made the jump from "one of the people at the MMA gym who shows up and does stuff" to "one of the people invited to advanced training and asked to demonstrate techniques to the newcomers". I've been feeling better there the last few weeks, feeling like I'm actually flowing and moving the way I'm supposed to, though I was also reasonably sure I looked like just some schmuck who THOUGHT he knew what he was doing. I'm pleased to be proven wrong! The next barrier is having the cardio to back that up for three full rounds. The end of Round 2 is where my body starts to die, and while I can still punch and kick, I stop defending myself. That can't be allowed to stand. The last time I was at the Tiger Balms, it was my idea and my coach backed me up. Last night he told me he wants me to go next year. This is big for me. Cheers! Great job. That is impressive. I am sure you will be rocking through the end of round 3 in no time. 1 Quote You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream - C.S. Lewis Link to comment
Vendettaressa Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 This is amazing!!! <3 Well done! That's huge!!!! 1 Quote Starting Afresh - Battle Log "You start off as a level one human with no class. At all." - Munchkin Player's Guide "What is the you that you've dreamed of? Who do you see in the mirror? Go on your path. Even if you live for a day, do something, put away your weakness." - BTS No More Dream translated Link to comment
Thrillho Posted March 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Aaaaaaaaaaaand now I have to spar Dusty, our latest medal-winning competitor. I am literally twice his size, and he is literally 3x my speed, so... it's kind of a great session for both of us. While enduring another 14-strike combination, my coach yelled "Fight back! Counter around your shield!" to which I responded "HOW DO I FIGHT BACK AGAINST THIS?!" 1 Quote The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to comment
rbudding Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 So cool. I trained martial arts for 8 years back in the day. I know how tough it can be while sparring. Amazing work! Nice to get recognized and see progress for your hard work. Keep it up! 1 Quote "Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do." --Bruce Lee Link to comment
Guzzi Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Woot woot! Way to go Thrillho!!!! i know you never believe any of us when we tell you how awesome you are, so it's great to see you accepting some praise at last. You rock dude! 1 Quote Make Life Rue The Day Turning back the clock Recipe book 14 Life is far too short to take seriously Link to comment
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