Karate

[spudtater]

Finally managed to find the Shukokai Karate club this evening. Had none of the bullshit of Aikido, and the instructors were friendly without being unprofessional. However, it is a hell of a lot more difficult. Apparently, you actually need strength in order to hit people effectively. Who knew? The instructor told us to do twenty fast press-ups during the warm-up... look, that's just not going to happen. I did four, and was fairly happy with that. And I really can't jump up onto my feet from on my back. So while everybody else was jumping to and from their feet, I was rocking back and forth on my bum like a prat. *sigh*

However, I got to knee somebody in the stomach repeatedly. That was fun. (He was holding a big padded shield-thing at the time, but no matter.) And I know what to do if somebody's got me on the floor and is trying to strangle me. (Box ears, elbows into elbows, grab lapels, roll over, brace, punch in face.)

After karate went to anjylle's birthday party. A great success. I ate much pizza and cake, but I left behind a similar value of vodka, so it all balances out.