so there i was...

...gasping for breath, framing up, and pinned under a 200lb guy as we roll out our last 4 minute round in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class, when I realized how much I miss martial arts and of how badly I have deprived my body of productive physical activity over the winter months that I had been away from all this. I manage to recompose myself into my guard as the timer rings the end of the round. Class ends leaving me drenched in sweat (for the ladies: I was GLISTENING in sweat), bruised but not broken. I am determined and willing. I will do better.

There are a lot of things to look forward to in the coming months but in the forefront is BJJ tournament in May. Two things on my list essential for this upcoming event training and weight. I currently walk around in the 173lb range, though I do not look like I do. With roughly 7 weeks to go, I aim to lose 1-2lbs a week dropping me into 160s for the Lightweight division. Its going to be quite a task but I have done it it before and I will do it again!