Inpakuto Ryu

So tonight marked my first private karate lesson at Inpakuto-Ryu, located on RT50, near the City Mission and such. It was AWESOME.

Steve is a friend of mine, which definitely made this first session easier. And I had seen how it works already from when Tabby was taking lessons from him, and I watched. It's definitely a lot more fun to participate.

We started off with some traditional stuff, stances and punches and kicks. Which was pretty cool, because I've never been that coordinated with them. However, this being a private lesson, he can devote full attention to helping me improve. WIN.

Then, we moved on to self defense. Why? Because it's a big concern. I learned how to deter any rapist, and should he somehow get his pants off, I can now rip off his nuts. You heard me right, I have effectively learned how to rip off a guy's family jewels. I also can turn pretty much any situation into my benefit too. Just gotta remember everything... I feel a refresher course happening. xD

After that though, we moved into jujitsu. Jujitsu is one of the more deadly forms of martial arts out there, because it's intended for critically harming your opponent to keep them down. If I got you in the right position, I could dislocate your shoulder with just a little bit of pressure. And it wouldn't take much effort on my part. That's jujitsu. And I LOVE it. Fufufufufu~

After that we grappled/sparred. I honestly don't know how we got into this... it just sort of happened. o_O; I never got him to tap out, but he only got me to do so once. Which was shocking because he's a black belt and I'm a beginner. He told me though that he was having trouble because I'm small and I can worm. Which is very true. He also said I had a natural ability to pick up on things since I instinctively knew to pinch, scratch, bite, apply pressure to his fingers, and I could work in some of the jujitsu we had been using before hand. It was AWESOME.

...And then he tickled me because I'm a glutton for punishment and just don't know when to quit. x'D Oh well.

OH! He also taught me how to punch hard... and how to backhand someone so harshly that it'd break bones. Yes boys and girls, I can shatter your cheekbone with the back of my hand.

So I guess I should say not to mess with me with intent to harm? >.>; I definitely feel better knowing this stuff though.

And he's helping me stretch too, since that's important or you'll hurt yourself. He's also able to make sure I'm definitely doing the moves properly so that I do not damage my body. WHICH IS GREAT. This is why private lessons rock. Because I was totally doing the round house kick wrong to start and could have really hurt my back. But he helped fix that issue.

A lot of girls wouldn't like it though because it can seem very intimate. I don't care though, because Steve is a good guy, and his girlfriend joins him to watch and stuff. So no worries. ^^

This has definitely been one of the best decisions of my life. Munchback-sensei did great lessons, but I am just not cut out for group study; and he showed the moves way too fast for me. Doing it privately is a lot easier for me. Definitely. And for $55 a month... that's like $14.25 an hour. Seriously, how many instructors would give you lessons that cheap? NOT MANY. Not when you're at his skill level. So yes, totally worth my time.

And, I'm going to drop in on his class on Tuesday. So that I can meet the guys and grapple with them a bit for fun. And to help him attract more women, and to get them to stay. Totally free for me, too. WHOO! That's fine by me! :D Tuesdays, if you're wondering, is his jujitsu class.

But yes, very fun. If you decide to join, tell him Samantha sent ya. :D Referrals get me free lessons! \OwO/

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Enjoy!

I am off to go be sick, thanks to the humidity and the fact that I apparently ate something I shouldn't have. Hurk oxo;;;