It's over! Part 4, Krav Maga Lessons, 6E gathering, Bas Rutten
DAY 3: (Long overdued)
Woke up at 7/8 bright and fresh, thanks to the lack of snoring. Had a very good sleep with Seiyee by my side. Yeps.
Everyone started getting up and washing up, lazed around till about 10 plus when it was time to return the key. Dropped the key off at the counter and started walking to White Sands. Had breakfast at MacDonald's, ate 2 apple pies! I realise I like to eat desserts for breakfast; ate the Hershey's pie for breakfast on day 2. Yea, after the breakfast, the rest headed to somewhere to have a post-gathering gathering while I had to head home to study for the diploma exam held on the following day.
Yeps. And that concludes the chalet. Had a great time, love to have more of it.
Anyway, went to FightWorks to register for Krav Maga.
*For SJI Guys: Remember that "Mr. Commando" guy from Ace camp while we were sec 2? He's now my instructor! I had a big shock when I first saw him there as well. I thought he was the Muay Thai instructor, but when he turned around, his shirt read "Krav Maga Instructor". BUT he's not as bad as he seems; in fact now he's a really nice guy with a somewhat sadistic sense of humour. Hahahaha
The first lesson was very fun. After introducing myself to the rest, Suhermman(that's Mr. Commando) led us down to the alleyways surrounding the building. I was slightly reluctant to leave the nice gym with the padded flooring and Muay Thai girls. *cough. So, we were doing knife defences. I paired up with Itzah, who's a very nice guy, and he patiently explained to me the technical details of the defences. Did the 360 instinctive defences which was crazy. Since Krav Maga is considered a RBSD (Reality-Based Self Defense), hence training is carried out in a very realistic manner, which means the controlled use of excessive force. So Itzah and I started pounding away at each other's forearms. That's fun as well!
Towards the end of the first training, the instructors made us do some abdominal exercises (I like to call it abxercise), which totally killed me. Got abrasions on my lower back cos we were doing it on the road. I discovered a set of muscles I never knew existed the next day; think it's called Transversus abdominus.
Next day, whole body was aching BUT I'm addicted to Krav Maga! Yeps, can't wait to go back for training every day.
So moving on, just had a WGPS 6E gathering on monday(22/12/2008). Went to Kallang to ice-skate. Or rather they skated while I sat outside and read. Couldn't skate because my whole body was aching and I didn't wanna risk any new injuries, cos Krav gives enough bruising. Luckily I didn't skate cos those who did developed blisters on their feet which will prevent me from going for Krav. To those who have blisters, get well soon! Remember RICE: Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevation. Oh wait, I think that's for sprains..
While reading, I spotted a very familar face: Lee Xun! He was there with some SJI friends to ice skate as well. Kudos to him for graduating from the NCC Cadet Lieutenant course.
After skating, the rest went to KFC to have dinner. Didn't eat cos it was too early to eat and wasn't really hungry. Was still deliberating whether to go for Krav or to watch a movie with the rest. Krav is fun and gathering with the rest is fun as well. In the end, finally decided to go for Krav. Haha sorry for seeming anti-social! Krav is just too addictive. Hahahah :)
(Dang, they are closed on 24th and 25th. Hopefully they won't be closed on 1st, though it's highly likely they will be. I mean, what better way to start a new year than to get brutalized? :D)
Yeps, that's about it.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!! :D Remember to stay safe! And PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!!
Bas Rutten! (Slightly Explicit)
Hahahaha gotta love this guy. He offers very practical tips! Err, use at your own discretion though. Hahaha :D
I like this quote from Bas: "I don't believe in an eye for an eye, I believe in two eyes for an eye...but that's just me." Hahaha
Aaron
Woke up at 7/8 bright and fresh, thanks to the lack of snoring. Had a very good sleep with Seiyee by my side. Yeps.
Everyone started getting up and washing up, lazed around till about 10 plus when it was time to return the key. Dropped the key off at the counter and started walking to White Sands. Had breakfast at MacDonald's, ate 2 apple pies! I realise I like to eat desserts for breakfast; ate the Hershey's pie for breakfast on day 2. Yea, after the breakfast, the rest headed to somewhere to have a post-gathering gathering while I had to head home to study for the diploma exam held on the following day.
Yeps. And that concludes the chalet. Had a great time, love to have more of it.
Anyway, went to FightWorks to register for Krav Maga.
*For SJI Guys: Remember that "Mr. Commando" guy from Ace camp while we were sec 2? He's now my instructor! I had a big shock when I first saw him there as well. I thought he was the Muay Thai instructor, but when he turned around, his shirt read "Krav Maga Instructor". BUT he's not as bad as he seems; in fact now he's a really nice guy with a somewhat sadistic sense of humour. Hahahaha
The first lesson was very fun. After introducing myself to the rest, Suhermman(that's Mr. Commando) led us down to the alleyways surrounding the building. I was slightly reluctant to leave the nice gym with the padded flooring and Muay Thai girls. *cough. So, we were doing knife defences. I paired up with Itzah, who's a very nice guy, and he patiently explained to me the technical details of the defences. Did the 360 instinctive defences which was crazy. Since Krav Maga is considered a RBSD (Reality-Based Self Defense), hence training is carried out in a very realistic manner, which means the controlled use of excessive force. So Itzah and I started pounding away at each other's forearms. That's fun as well!
Towards the end of the first training, the instructors made us do some abdominal exercises (I like to call it abxercise), which totally killed me. Got abrasions on my lower back cos we were doing it on the road. I discovered a set of muscles I never knew existed the next day; think it's called Transversus abdominus.
Next day, whole body was aching BUT I'm addicted to Krav Maga! Yeps, can't wait to go back for training every day.
So moving on, just had a WGPS 6E gathering on monday(22/12/2008). Went to Kallang to ice-skate. Or rather they skated while I sat outside and read. Couldn't skate because my whole body was aching and I didn't wanna risk any new injuries, cos Krav gives enough bruising. Luckily I didn't skate cos those who did developed blisters on their feet which will prevent me from going for Krav. To those who have blisters, get well soon! Remember RICE: Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevation. Oh wait, I think that's for sprains..
While reading, I spotted a very familar face: Lee Xun! He was there with some SJI friends to ice skate as well. Kudos to him for graduating from the NCC Cadet Lieutenant course.
After skating, the rest went to KFC to have dinner. Didn't eat cos it was too early to eat and wasn't really hungry. Was still deliberating whether to go for Krav or to watch a movie with the rest. Krav is fun and gathering with the rest is fun as well. In the end, finally decided to go for Krav. Haha sorry for seeming anti-social! Krav is just too addictive. Hahahah :)
(Dang, they are closed on 24th and 25th. Hopefully they won't be closed on 1st, though it's highly likely they will be. I mean, what better way to start a new year than to get brutalized? :D)
Yeps, that's about it.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!! :D Remember to stay safe! And PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!!
Bas Rutten! (Slightly Explicit)
Hahahaha gotta love this guy. He offers very practical tips! Err, use at your own discretion though. Hahaha :D
I like this quote from Bas: "I don't believe in an eye for an eye, I believe in two eyes for an eye...but that's just me." Hahaha
Aaron
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