lessons in the ring

Lesson for this evening:

CARDIO
CARDIO
CARDIO

HANDS UP!!!
HANDS UP!!

CARDIO
CARDIO
MORE CARDIO!!!

MUST KEEP HANDS UP TO PROTECT FACE!!!!

Otherwise bad things happen to one's face...

Oh man, what a class!! Only 4 of us for this evening's class so we spent 3/4 of the time sparring. Wow. Aside from sporting a few new bruises, I'm going to sleep well tonight!! I was trashed by the end of the class! Completely exhausted. Lots of fun, a great learning experience, but holy shit. I have to learn to punch straight down the pipe more, and not throw loose hooks. I can't seem to judge the time to break into someone's guard.

I will survive. I will persevere and learn how to spar and ultimately fight. I need to relax, not be so tense, not rush.

Maybe that's good advice for life outside of the ring as well? Hedgehog food for thought...