This morning when I awoke there was still a little blood. Overnight, an angry, purple bruise the size of a silver dollar had bloomed over the knuckles of my right hand.
Last night, I was in a fight.
With my friend Annie and a punching mat.
Last night our Relief Society group hosted a self defense class. It was much more physical than I'd expected. We were punching, elbowing, kicking and making growling and hissing noises. Annie was my partner, and of her I'll just say that every time she wound up to deliver a blow, I wanted to run. Don't mess with her.
I don't think I worry more than the average woman about being attacked, but I do worry. Every time I walk to my car alone at night, I think about it. I feel a brief stab of fear, that could be me, every time I read about a lone woman being attacked.
I'm really proud of my bruise. I'll show you if you ask. Probably even if you don't. There was something very empowering in throwing those punches, so I threw them hard, and I liked it. It may be that I am getting old now and bruise more easily, but it also may be that I was KICKING SOME SERIOUS MAT.
Anyone know where I can find a used punching bag? I think I have some stored up aggression to get out. :-)
7 comments:
Are you sore today? Because I am. That was some tough fight there Ellie. As I said before, I defy anyone to mess with us!
You were actually a little intimidating when you got home. I thought you were ready to throw me out the window.
Bryan
I've secretly always wanted to do a kickboxing class. I guess I just need to do self-defense instead. I'm just sad there's not photographic evidence...hint, hint!
Tyler got home too late so I was so bummed I couldn't go! Do you think you could give me a quick overview? We can call it visiting teaching.
As the person to your left watching you throw those punches- I'd stay away!!!
I was also super sore the next day . . . but loved it. It felt empowering. And I practiced on Jordon :)
Whoa, violent. Bryan's comment cracks me up!
When you visit, I will bring over my gear (head gear, leg gear, chest gear, gloves, mat, bag) and we will grapple :) I have a picture of my black eye from one of my classes...post a pic of your bruise :)
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