Pain Pics

Pain is suppose to teach us something. Bruises, sprains, cuts and scrapes have been my most effective teachers in the martial arts. When I get a bruise that gives me an insight into life, I take a picture of it to remember and honor the lesson it has taught me. 

Here is a peek at some of the lessons that pain has taught me:

Always punch with the first two knuckles on your hand. In this pic, I was taking out some anger on  Bob and am lucky I didn't break anything in my hand.

Also, beating people (or just a Bob) with your bare hands is painful. Hands are delicate precision tools, not indestructible weapons. It hurts less to hit stuff with a stick.

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Also, I am a slow learner.

Pain Pics

Pain is suppose to teach us something. Bruises, sprains, cuts and scrapes have been my most effective teachers in the martial arts. When I get a bruise that gives me an insight into life, I take a picture of it to remember and honor the lesson it has taught me. 

"Letting" someone punch you in the arm is not the same as blocking.

Also, don't get hit so much.

Pain Pics

Pain is suppose to teach us something. Bruises, sprains, cuts and scrapes have been my most effective teachers in the martial arts. When I get a bruise that gives me an insight into life, I take a picture of it to remember and honor the lesson it has taught me. 

Wear a correctly fitted fencing mask.

Also, don't let anyone hit you in the head.

Pain Pics

Pain is suppose to teach us something. Bruises, sprains, cuts and scrapes have been my most effective teachers in the martial arts. When I get a bruise that gives me an insight into life, I take a picture of it to remember and honor the lesson it has taught me. 

I need to remember to pull my toes up when I kick and never, ever kick Bob in the "shin" with the top of my foot. Ever.

Pain Pics

Pain is suppose to teach us something. Bruises, sprains, cuts and scrapes have been my most effective teachers in the martial arts. When I get a bruise that gives me an insight into life, I take a picture of it to remember and honor the lesson it has taught me. 

The Turtle Cups chest protection in inadequate and bruises to the chest suck.

Also, don't let black belts hit me, it hurts

Pain Pics

Pain is suppose to teach us something. Bruises, sprains, cuts and scrapes have been my most effective teachers in the martial arts. When I get a bruise that gives me an insight into life, I take a picture of it to remember and honor the lesson it has taught me. 

Don't fall down. Don't let anyone "help" you fall down either.

Pain Pics

Pain is suppose to teach us something. Bruises, sprains, cuts and scrapes have been my most effective teachers in the martial arts. When I get a bruise that gives me an insight into life, I take a picture of it to remember and honor the lesson it has taught me. 

Dodge or block but don't ever let a kick connect.

Pain Pics

Pain is suppose to teach us something. Bruises, sprains, cuts and scrapes have been my most effective teachers in the martial arts. When I get a bruise that gives me an insight into life, I take a picture of it to remember and honor the lesson it has taught me. 

Always remember to put sunscreen on your feet and ankles when you go to the beach. Even if it is cool and windy and you are walking in the surf.

Pain Pics

Pain is suppose to teach us something. Bruises, sprains, cuts and scrapes have been my most effective teachers in the martial arts. When I get a bruise that gives me an insight into life, I take a picture of it to remember and honor the lesson it has taught me. 

Brazilian Jujitsu is painful. No other lesson learned.

Pain Pics

Pain is suppose to teach us something. Bruises, sprains, cuts and scrapes have been my most effective teachers in the martial arts. When I get a bruise that gives me an insight into life, I take a picture of it to remember and honor the lesson it has taught me. 

Goju Ryo blocks are suppose to be circular or else this happens. 

Also, I need to build more muscle on my forearms.

Those Martial Arts Feels:

When you wake up in the morning and think "Why does it feel like someone hit me?"

"....."

"Oh yeah, because that is my hobby."

I forgot to set my alarm clock this morning...……. luckily, the cat breakfast alarm is always set, always ready, and has no snooze.

Apparently it is a big controversy to wear your gi out in public, but when I weigh looking like an escaped mental patient vs. not having coffee in the morning, the choice is an easy one.

Alternate Uses for a Bo

1) Confined spaces cat removal and retrieval device

***Poke-Poke-Poke***

"I may be out in the open, Human, but only so I can plot my kitty revenge under your nose"

"A correct shooting stance is easy. Just stand in the fighting stance from that martial art you do."