Muay Thai XII

Cairnhill CC training was the BOMB!!!! hahahaa.... honestly, I can see quite a bit of improvement although this is like my 3rd lesson. I remember my first time there and we had something like free sparring. I partnered with a girl who was more senior in the sport with me and all I could do was put the gloves to my face. I didn't dare to drop my guard because of the barrage of punches she was giving me. That was my first contact sparring sort of and it SUCKED!! LOL!! But well today we did quite a bit of that while moving round robin style. Thing is I didn't do anything with her. However, I am picking up some stuff like how to parry and repose, using the fencing terms hahaa... During the fighter training, I also went for a session with trainer R. Although he was tough with the guys, he gave me a lot of chance as I was a girl and it was my first time doing such a session. He did tell me some stuff such as after parrying, I have to repose immediately. However the thing is when I parry his left punch and I attack with my left hand, he will have his arm up to guard himself so it kinda defeats the purpose? And also, I parried by curving his arm down which is kinda a waste as when I asked Coach J, he advised me to just beat the hand off track while blocking your jaw with the other hand and immediately using the hand used to parry to punch in a one motion sense. It was awesome. Also, I learned to move and be limber. When punching, we have to dodge as well and not stay on one spot. My shin kick was also corrected by Coach L. as I seemed to be lifting my striking leg one big round before landing on target. After a few tries with the punch bag I think I got it but I really have to practice or the feel will be forgotten. Not forgotten totally but I will need some time to get the form back like how I am doing now. Can't wait for Thursday training!!! Going to ask coach if we can have some sparring after training!! Wheeeees =))