Training Log: Entry 54
I don't know if I feel fit to include this as training, but it's worth mentioning. The sparring match with the ROTC guy was a sad dissapointment. Much as I had suspected, the guy was a point sparrer. It was light to no contact, striking area was belt up, and below the knee. No contact to face, light contact to rest of everything else. I had a spectator...I felt embarassed. The guy was sucking wind after 25 seconds into the first round. I fought for 3 rounds without even breaking a sweat. I still tooled the guy even using his own rules, although I think it's because he felt that the strikes that didn't actually hit me still "counted". I've been laughing either since. He said he did "Karate", but when I asked him what style, he was at a loss.
Don't get me wrong though, I still give the guy props for sparring me. He's still a helluva lot braver than the other people on my damn campus.
I worked on snapping my punches back while punching, and for the first time in like ever, managed to work kicks and punches in a combination (rather than having a punch and a kick game, I had both working). I also focused on staying light on my feet. Kinda sad I had enough time to look at myself in the mirror though -_-'
Well, I am glad that you got to spar today even though both you and I are still laughing about it. Thank you so much for letting me tag along. I really appreciated it even though you were disappointed with the competition or lack there of. No need to be embarassed. It is a pleasure to see you in action, and I only wish that I could see it more often. I admire your dedication and devotion to MA. It is extremely motivating. I can't wait to see vids from WA!!! Keep up your impenetrable desire! I am so proud of you! ~aloha~
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