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irish
01-30-2009, 11:18 AM
Hey all, I actually take my first class tonight. I'm terrified that I'l be puking in a trash can as I am wicked out of shape. Exited to learn though.

Brian

kylestyle913
01-30-2009, 11:29 AM
Irish, Don't worry. You just might puke. but as long as you make it to the trash can it's ok. I made it all the way to the bathroom when i puked at my first class. But seriously, just go out there and take it at your own pace, nobody will judge you.
stay safe,
kyle

MagaMike
01-30-2009, 11:43 AM
Welcome - where are you training at? I go to the Larimer St. location (a branch of James and Shannon's KM school) and will be there tonight as well. Usually I don't go on Fridays, but I missed classes this week due to a business trip.

Two things that are going to challenge you on the first class. First, the warmup routine. But it doesn't last that long, and after the warmup you go into a stretching routine, so you'll get a chance to catch your breath before instruction begins - so just hang in there. Second, the striking drills. They are designed to both train, but also exhaust you to test your ability to perform the self-defense techniques they show you under fatigue/stress. Just take it easy when striking (at least until you get used to it) - you don't have to go 100% power on every hit, put some healthy intent into your punches/kicks but don't completely waste yourself.

Good luck!

irish
01-30-2009, 12:20 PM
Welcome - where are you training at? I go to the Larimer St. location (a branch of James and Shannon's KM school) and will be there tonight as well. Usually I don't go on Fridays, but I missed classes this week due to a business trip.

Two things that are going to challenge you on the first class. First, the warmup routine. But it doesn't last that long, and after the warmup you go into a stretching routine, so you'll get a chance to catch your breath before instruction begins - so just hang in there. Second, the striking drills. They are designed to both train, but also exhaust you to test your ability to perform the self-defense techniques they show you under fatigue/stress. Just take it easy when striking (at least until you get used to it) - you don't have to go 100% power on every hit, put some healthy intent into your punches/kicks but don't completely waste yourself.

Good luck!


Yeah, that's where I'll be. I'm bringing my boss Robyn too. How many people are usulally there on Friday? What is the monthy fee BTW. I intend to stick with this.

MagaMike
01-30-2009, 12:26 PM
Yeah, that's where I'll be. I'm bringing my boss Robyn too. How many people are usulally there on Friday? What is the monthy fee BTW. I intend to stick with this.

I'll PM you with more on this.

irish
01-30-2009, 12:32 PM
I'll PM you with more on this.
Thanks man.

irish
01-30-2009, 06:43 PM
Well...I lived. I'm also addicted. I need a shower. I think I may have tasted my lungs. Amazing. Sorry I didn't get to meet you Mike, next time.

mara_jade
01-30-2009, 06:48 PM
Hey all, I actually take my first class tonight. I'm terrified that I'l be puking in a trash can as I am wicked out of shape. Exited to learn though.

Brian

Welcome to the forum!

Hope you had fun in class thumbsup

Kirsten
01-30-2009, 10:21 PM
Welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!!

MagaMike
01-31-2009, 05:23 AM
Well...I lived. I'm also addicted. I need a shower. I think I may have tasted my lungs. Amazing. Sorry I didn't get to meet you Mike, next time.

Ha ha! Good job!

I actually didn't end up going last night, I started getting sick and I was all horse and coughing and I didn't want to infect somebody. It just seems rude to swap sweat and get up in people's faces so close when you are sick. But it was a bummer to miss an entire week of classes. I'll be back on Monday, though hopefully.

Jenn
01-31-2009, 06:09 AM
Well...I lived. I'm also addicted. I need a shower. I think I may have tasted my lungs. Amazing. Sorry I didn't get to meet you Mike, next time.

Congratulations! You survived a James class. He is one fierce instructor. Glad you liked it. And just wait til Monday when you get Tony. rofl2

irish
01-31-2009, 09:09 AM
Congratulations! You survived a James class. He is one fierce instructor. Glad you liked it. And just wait til Monday when you get Tony. rofl2


Super...I just signed on for 15 months.:Surprised:

tinykrav
01-31-2009, 10:47 AM
Super...I just signed on for 15 months.

Oh you're really in for it now... LOL!!

It's great fun. And a lot of work!