MMA and me; day 101/102

Okay, extra slacking on me. Completely spaced writing about last Tuesdays boxing class, and was busy the rest of the week, so I will attempt to tack it on to last nights write up.

Tuesday

Boxing was sweet, and we worked a new, quick combo. It started with a jab, body hook with the rear hand, to a rear hand uppercut, lead hook, lead body hook, looking like this; 1-body 4-6-3-body 3. Felt really weird at first, but I started to get my groove. We added a catch counter, catch-2-3-2, and then onto that we added a catch 4, which is four catches followed by counters looking like this; catch-2-3-2-catch body-6-3-2-catch-2-3-2-catch rear-2-3-2. Once you get the rhythm going, and just let your mind slip into the motion, it flows really well, and sounds so freaking cool on the pads. We finished with partner leg throw downs, and it was time to grapple.

Grappling was working on our stretching, and then drilling letting our partner pass our guard, just to reclaim it. It felt weird at first, but then started to get more natural. From your back, as your opponent passes your guard, you turn on to your hip, towards them. Kicking your top leg over and planting it firmly on the mat on the opposite side of them, use it to pull your other knee across their body, and slip your other leg back across and reclaim your guard. It was really awkward for a bit, but as we got warmed up, it began to flow much better. I really liked having Coach Wiseman back for grappling. I dig jiu jitsu and it's great having multiple coaches who can teach you.

Last Night

Kickboxing focused on the push kick, and then branching off of it. We started with the rear leg teep, where you take a small forward step, then bring your rear knee straight up, and hip forward as you extend your leg, making contact with the ball of your foot. Next was the front leg teep, and it feels strange. You take a step forward with your rear leg, and as your weight shifts forward, bring your front knee up and hip forward just like with the previous kick. I had a hard time getting my timing and distance down, so I will have to work on that. Next was a rear leg teep to a mid 9. As your leg comes down from the teep, take a small step to the outside and drive the 9 at a slight incline into their ribcage. Lastly was a front leg teep to a mid 10. This felt way strange, and I struggled with the balance, timing, and distance. Same as the previous kick, as you bring your foot to the mat from the teep, step to the outside, and drive your shin into their midsection. All in all, I feel I did okay, though I need to work on my balance, and my stance. I stand way tall, and it takes away from a lot of my power.

Shark tank was fun as always, though I should have tapped to Morgan's triangle instead of letting time run out. Subsequently, I don't really remember too much of the next few minutes, though I do recall grappling and trying to survive. Ah well, lesson learned.