October 20, 2008

make me a Gracie!

I have decided that when we move back to Houston, I am going to hire a trainer and get myself into shape. I've always had trouble with the "shape" that my Dad does-- he can go to a gym with equipment and be entertained and enjoy himself. Uh, not me.

I have since discovered that I enjoy aggressive forms of exercise. I know, I know, fencing wasn't really a good form of exercise, nor was it always extraordinarily aggressive. However, boxing? I love it. Zach's interested in getting back into martial arts and I've found a Mixed Martial Arts gym in Houston that I think will serve our purposes nicely.




They have four locations, one on Westheimer, which I think will be the best for us. They have private lessons, classes and everything under the sun. I can do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Zach can do Jeet Kun Do, we can move into Thai Boxing and traditional boxing. I'm guessing it'll be rather expensive, but I am willing to sacrifice movies, eating out, a bigger house, etc... to get myself into fighting shape. I only wish we were moving back sooner, the idea of getting into these sorts of things really just thrills me.

Besides, I've got Hawaii to work towards, and I think with their regime, I can whip myself in shape faster, and better, than I could with any other medium. And I would have fun doing it! Mixed Martial Arts, here I come!



(... in May... )






2 kind words:

Wonder Why said...

BTW I love your new background. Very spooky!

Ivy said...

that place looks pretty cool. i have actually been thinking about startomg some sort of martial arts jsut as a measure of knowing some self defense and troy is totally into fighting. he took some classes back in st louis - i think he would love this!

we should be classmaes when you come back to houston! :)