ohhhh markus ….

ok, I have to admit it, I am some kind of wuss when it comes to fighting. I never had any fights with other boys when I was young so sparring class today was a real first timer.

having all this protective gear (helmet, shoes, protectors for your hands) I was chased around like a goldfish by a shark (but sometimes I managed to be the shark, too ;). results: 2 times I got kicked so badly in the stomach that I almost immediately hit the ground and needed to lay there for a couple of minutes before I could stand up again. guess that’s the hard way to learn not to forget your cover ….

sooo I didn’t really like it that much, but its a terrific training for your skills and your technique, so I will continue. next time will be better, I guess

I know I know, there were not THAT many updates in the last time, but I tell you guys, NY is crazy, working, coming home, running to takewondo, enjoying the rest of the day with my fabulous roommates, there is always so much going on.

Yesterday I successfully passed my belt test, having now officially the high yellow belt, which enables me to enter sparring class with real hands on fighting and training. totally looking forward to it!

the following picture was taken a couple of weeks ago on my way to work (when it wasn’t THAT fuc*ing cold outside). this picture is especially dedicated to you, dad, because I know you love the “hogs”

and here are the promised pictures of the music video next to my flat: