Well if I wasn't aching I didn't train with the right spirit, is how I see it. Anyone can do things timidly and not be sore the next morning but I'm happy, I trained with intensity and intent, and I think a decent dose of spirit, so I don't begrudge not being able to move or walk or get up xD Was fun this morning, couldn't sleep on my bed so went downstairs to sleep on the floor (I wasn't nearly so stiff then) where I got about three hours. Woke up around 7am and spent ten minutes getting out of the sleeping bag to go back upstairs. Fun times xD I look forward (with a healthy measure of dread) for next week's class
I was amused at first how you shouting at me made my blood run cold through text. Then I remembered I was scared and stopped laughing When did I speak negatively about myself in this thread? :$ Looking back it's mostly me whingeing about how sore and stiff I am after the class lol
Impressed you could get that sort of angle on yourself, you must be flexible from all the martial arts
Go into any book store, special interest is where you find martial arts books. And porn. It's like they design the place just for me
Although I agree with the statement I feel the progression from starting to being useful is far slower than some of the striking arts. It all depends on the timescale for effectiveness I guess
Agreed. And that is why it should be learned first, especially by children. Hitting someone is always easier to learn, almost an innate quality in most really... However, for a "base" art, Judo's emphasis on breakfalls and randori is what makes it invaluable. Keeping balance and knowing what to do when you lose it while someone is really resisting you is really, really important as "base" knowledge and ability in learning any and all Martial Arts, imho...
