Hapkido
As many of you know, I tried out grappling last year, to the insistance of my friend Tim. In the end, I really enjoyed it. In fact, loved it.
So here's what I thought: Why not get involved in a form of martial arts while at UBC? Positives: 1. Physical Condition. 2. Meet new people, maybe even a boy 3. Learn knew techniques
I was sold. Done deal. I was going to take Hapkido because I was told it was relatively close to what I did learn in grappling.
Wrong!
Hapkido is a ruthless means of self-defence. Not only in the moves, but also ruthless in the work-out! 30 minute workout of lunges, kicking, jumping up and falling to the ground and jumping up again, jumping jacks and push-ups. I did 70 push-ups last night. 7 times at 10 push-ups each. Oh, and crunches. Let's not forget crunches.
I thought I was in a pretty good physical condition going into this. Could take whatever was thrown my way. Half way through jumping over someone's back and crawling under someone's legs I felt dizzy and realized, nope, don't have the conditioning required to complete the training.
I wish this course was catered to beginners. Sure, all levels are welcomed, but mostly people with belts and previous martial training signed up. They knew how quick the counts go, what each move was called when the instructor yelled it out and when and how to yell. I didn't know any of that. And the course didn't begin with any explanations about the discipline, respect, gear, fighting techniques and any other useful information.
I'm determined to take this course, but first I need to get basic martial arts training. I'm willing to pay more and sign up at a studio, have an intimate class of 10 people and learn from the beginning.
Then, when I actually have a coloured belt, come back and not look like one of the silly "newbies."
I was also surprised that my abs and my chest area are the only two body parts that hurt the next day. Not bad. So, I did have the conditioning. I just don't think the instructor will have the patience to introduce someone new to the fighting techniques.
So here's what I thought: Why not get involved in a form of martial arts while at UBC? Positives: 1. Physical Condition. 2. Meet new people, maybe even a boy 3. Learn knew techniques
I was sold. Done deal. I was going to take Hapkido because I was told it was relatively close to what I did learn in grappling.
Wrong!
Hapkido is a ruthless means of self-defence. Not only in the moves, but also ruthless in the work-out! 30 minute workout of lunges, kicking, jumping up and falling to the ground and jumping up again, jumping jacks and push-ups. I did 70 push-ups last night. 7 times at 10 push-ups each. Oh, and crunches. Let's not forget crunches.
I thought I was in a pretty good physical condition going into this. Could take whatever was thrown my way. Half way through jumping over someone's back and crawling under someone's legs I felt dizzy and realized, nope, don't have the conditioning required to complete the training.
I wish this course was catered to beginners. Sure, all levels are welcomed, but mostly people with belts and previous martial training signed up. They knew how quick the counts go, what each move was called when the instructor yelled it out and when and how to yell. I didn't know any of that. And the course didn't begin with any explanations about the discipline, respect, gear, fighting techniques and any other useful information.
I'm determined to take this course, but first I need to get basic martial arts training. I'm willing to pay more and sign up at a studio, have an intimate class of 10 people and learn from the beginning.
Then, when I actually have a coloured belt, come back and not look like one of the silly "newbies."
I was also surprised that my abs and my chest area are the only two body parts that hurt the next day. Not bad. So, I did have the conditioning. I just don't think the instructor will have the patience to introduce someone new to the fighting techniques.
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