As I write this having just come home from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under @thalesblaso I'm having a difficult time summing up my experience. It wasn't a large class tonight, only seven of us, but it had a great range of skilled martial artists. From a beginner all the way to experienced, well trained fighters. I think the drills tonight were the most unique I've experienced. We worked on transitions from a "stand up" fight, with one person being the striker and the other attempting to take it to the ground. Each drill built on the other, adding a new element. By the end we'd transitioned from one person trying to touch the other's head while that person attempted to block and close in for a take-down, to things like the "dominate" person could only use one hand, or had to keep their eyes closed. By the end of the night I was completely, 100% spent. The last drill I kept my eyes closed the whole time so I wouldn't have to think about whether or not I was supposed to and just tried to stay in a safe position and not get tapped out. It looks like it's going to be an interesting training rotation for the next three months. Hopefully my body won't break down. I think I will start looking into how to train my endurance so I can keep up with all these tough, young dudes... I'm too old for this stuff...
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