I trained at the MMA gym yesterday and did their 1 1/2 hour boxing class. I absolutely LOVED IT - then talked about membership dues and was like *yikes*. With our gym membership, my wife wanting to join a yoga studio again, my and my son's karate, another dojo over in San Jose I train at occasionally, and an MMA gym, it's going to run us like $600 a month in dues just for this stuff. We can swing it, but it's more about do we *want* to swing it. I took advantage of their $30 for 30 days, but not sure if I will continue as much as I love it.
Best and worst:
Best: I didn't gas out for the entire class. The last time I trained MMA I was carrying about 30lbs more than now, and not having that and not lifting heavy weights has completely changed the game. BMX has really helped in this regard, too. I trained with my mouth piece in to see if I'd have a hard time with breathing, and NO!
I was so stoked, because when I was bigger, I gassed pretty quick.
Worst: I got hit in the head and I have a history of brain injury from BMX and martial arts - the worst of it from BMX. 4 years ago, I had a horrible accident - fell from about 8 ft in the air directly to the back of my head without a helmet. I remember the sound in my ears, and then my whole body going numb, then being really scared as I layed there not being able to move.
I was f8cked for about two years, emotionally. Suicidal ideation, weird, impulsive behavior that was not me, and the worst depression I've ever had. So, I'm a little worried about sparring. Even when you block a punch, you still get hit. I got tapped a few times and I was really dizzy. Some months ago, I took a knee to the head in two different instances while drilling takedowns and submissions with a younger partner. It was accidental, but rocked me pretty bad. That hit rocked me for about 6 hours where I did not feel well and really dizzy. Young martial artists tend to go hard, even in drilling and practice and accidents happen.
I'm worried about head injuries at my age given my past. They also do BJJ, so I might go that route as to keep from getting my brain further messed up.
I love, love, love martial arts. I really hope I can swing the membership and navigate the head injury stuff.
