After teaching a two-hour session at my old dojo last night, I have to admit I'm feeling a little beaten up today, but certainly not beaten!
I thoroughly enjoyed getting back on the tatami (mat), catching up with some of the old crew, and meeting a few new faces. It was fantastic to be back in familiar surroundings, doing something I have always enjoyed.
Stuart Rogers, the dojo instructor, has his own health issues to contend with at the moment, so hopefully it was nice to give him a bit of a breather. It also gave me the opportunity to put myself to the test and see how my body copes before attending and teaching at a local seminar later this month.
A special Dōmo arigatō gozaimasu (どうもありがとうございます) to Dave Walsh Sensei for assisting me throughout the session. Your help was very much appreciated.
Yes, my knees, back, and right shoulder are incredibly painful today, and I suspect they'll be reminding me of last night's efforts for a little while yet! 😂
Yes, my knees, back, and right shoulder are incredibly painful today, and I suspect they'll be reminding me of last night's efforts for a little while yet! 😂
But do you know what? I've got a big smile on my face. Sometimes it's not about how you feel the following morning; it's about the enjoyment, the memories and the satisfaction of knowing you've still got a bit left in the tank.
Beaten? Perhaps a little. Broken? Not just yet! 🥋
Beaten? Perhaps a little. Broken? Not just yet! 🥋
