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Wow, it's been a while since I posted anything here. I kinda forgot LJ existed, LOL
So, let me give you an update on a few things that have gone on the last couple months:
Started taking MMA Training at my church (yes, Mixed Martial Arts training...at my church). It's part of our new sports ministry and I wasn't sure how serious this class would be but it is SERIOUS, lol. There are 5 instructors, all who have black belts in various disciplines. I was the only girl in the class until I got a girlfriend to join. I have the opportunity to actually rank (earn belts). The instructors don't get paid. They're going it for free. The classes are $25 a month but the money goes to the church. Even the belt testing will be free (it's usually $200-$400 at martial art studios). And let me tell you something, a lot of the guys in this class are really really good looking, LOL. Some go to my church and some don't. I must say, it's really odd grappling with one of my church leaders, LOL. I feel less weird with the guys who aren't in my church. I mean, I see some of these guys on Sunday and then Monday nights I am sparring and grappling with them, lol.
My first day in class I learned to put a man in a choke hold on the ground, hehe and then my instructor put me in a choke hold to show me how it feels. Um...it was more fun putting him in the choke hold, LOL. We don't bow to each other. We only bow to the cross and have a word of prayer at the start and end of class. And we don't call the instructors Master because our only master is Jesus Christ. :) So awesome to be doing this will a fellowship of Christian believers.
On my first day I was also showing the Yak Bush...it's a bush ouside one of the doors that you can puke in if need be, LOL. I have come close to wanting to, haha. I was told "We treat the ladies just like the men so if you have to puke, you gotta use the bush. No running to the bathroom" LOL
I am still in kickboxing but am slowly removing myself from the class. I love it but it's so expensive (over $300 every 3-4 months) and MMA training is cheaper and the classes are longer. I actually get more out of MMA. Kickboxing is more cardio but MMA has taught me a lot of self defense techniques. Plus, since they focus on technique, I have learned a lot more in just 4 classes so far than I have in 2 years of kickboxing. I used to hate doing roundhouse kicks in kickboxing, but on y first day at MMA I was shown what I was doing wrong...now it's my favorite kick. :) I even bought myself a punching bag to practice with. :) MMA is ten times harder, but it's still more fun than just kickboxing. its an amazing workout. Even the instructors are drenched in sweat after the first 10 min. I actually look forward to Mondays because of MMA whereas getting myself to Kickboxing is like pulling teeth now, LOL
Went on another mission trip last month where I helped build a cabin on a ranch. I used a power saw and came back with all my fingers! Woohoo!!!
I signed up again for the Pittsburgh Ruckus in 2013, but I also signed up to do Mud on the Mountain in May....7 miles, 21 obstacles...all in the mud. Oh boy! Earlier this month I did the Pittsburgh Polar Plunge. Jumped in the Allegheny Rver, all to help raise money for Special Olympics. :) I am probably going to join the Y in January. I am waiting because in January they usually have New Years specials where they wave the joining fee.
Saw some great movies...Hunger Games, Lincoln, The Hobbit :)
Still single...but there is a really cute guy in my MMA class (one that is actually not married) and he goes to my church. I've seen him around in church and then he showed up to MMA. I was like, "Whoa..." LOL. You come to class when you can so you don't always see the same people every week but I hope he shows up again. I wouldn't mind grappling with him, LMAO
I have also begun running lights during some church services and have joined the remodeling team (we're going to remodel the church)
I have gotten hooked in 3 new shows: Walking Dead, Grimm, and Person of Interest. Don't watch a lot of TV anymore but now I am hooked on those shows. :)
Saw STOMP with 13 co-workers....LOVED IT.
So all in all, that's my life in a nutshell. :)
So, let me give you an update on a few things that have gone on the last couple months:
Started taking MMA Training at my church (yes, Mixed Martial Arts training...at my church). It's part of our new sports ministry and I wasn't sure how serious this class would be but it is SERIOUS, lol. There are 5 instructors, all who have black belts in various disciplines. I was the only girl in the class until I got a girlfriend to join. I have the opportunity to actually rank (earn belts). The instructors don't get paid. They're going it for free. The classes are $25 a month but the money goes to the church. Even the belt testing will be free (it's usually $200-$400 at martial art studios). And let me tell you something, a lot of the guys in this class are really really good looking, LOL. Some go to my church and some don't. I must say, it's really odd grappling with one of my church leaders, LOL. I feel less weird with the guys who aren't in my church. I mean, I see some of these guys on Sunday and then Monday nights I am sparring and grappling with them, lol.
My first day in class I learned to put a man in a choke hold on the ground, hehe and then my instructor put me in a choke hold to show me how it feels. Um...it was more fun putting him in the choke hold, LOL. We don't bow to each other. We only bow to the cross and have a word of prayer at the start and end of class. And we don't call the instructors Master because our only master is Jesus Christ. :) So awesome to be doing this will a fellowship of Christian believers.
On my first day I was also showing the Yak Bush...it's a bush ouside one of the doors that you can puke in if need be, LOL. I have come close to wanting to, haha. I was told "We treat the ladies just like the men so if you have to puke, you gotta use the bush. No running to the bathroom" LOL
I am still in kickboxing but am slowly removing myself from the class. I love it but it's so expensive (over $300 every 3-4 months) and MMA training is cheaper and the classes are longer. I actually get more out of MMA. Kickboxing is more cardio but MMA has taught me a lot of self defense techniques. Plus, since they focus on technique, I have learned a lot more in just 4 classes so far than I have in 2 years of kickboxing. I used to hate doing roundhouse kicks in kickboxing, but on y first day at MMA I was shown what I was doing wrong...now it's my favorite kick. :) I even bought myself a punching bag to practice with. :) MMA is ten times harder, but it's still more fun than just kickboxing. its an amazing workout. Even the instructors are drenched in sweat after the first 10 min. I actually look forward to Mondays because of MMA whereas getting myself to Kickboxing is like pulling teeth now, LOL
Went on another mission trip last month where I helped build a cabin on a ranch. I used a power saw and came back with all my fingers! Woohoo!!!
I signed up again for the Pittsburgh Ruckus in 2013, but I also signed up to do Mud on the Mountain in May....7 miles, 21 obstacles...all in the mud. Oh boy! Earlier this month I did the Pittsburgh Polar Plunge. Jumped in the Allegheny Rver, all to help raise money for Special Olympics. :) I am probably going to join the Y in January. I am waiting because in January they usually have New Years specials where they wave the joining fee.
Saw some great movies...Hunger Games, Lincoln, The Hobbit :)
Still single...but there is a really cute guy in my MMA class (one that is actually not married) and he goes to my church. I've seen him around in church and then he showed up to MMA. I was like, "Whoa..." LOL. You come to class when you can so you don't always see the same people every week but I hope he shows up again. I wouldn't mind grappling with him, LMAO
I have also begun running lights during some church services and have joined the remodeling team (we're going to remodel the church)
I have gotten hooked in 3 new shows: Walking Dead, Grimm, and Person of Interest. Don't watch a lot of TV anymore but now I am hooked on those shows. :)
Saw STOMP with 13 co-workers....LOVED IT.
So all in all, that's my life in a nutshell. :)