A couple of weeks ago, my employer offered an introductory class in Krav Maga, the Isreali tactical martial art. Not only was it fun, but it presented a whole new way of defending yourself. The opponent was not to be overpowered, but instead out maneuvered. As a woman who turned 40 this year, that concept spoke volumes to me. No longer was I going to be expected to have to kick an attacker's ass, but I was going to be expected to be able to stun him long enough to get out of harm's way.
As usual, there is a financial consideration when enrolling in a new long-term commitment. I found a school within a reasonable distance from my job, offers classes for $25 per session. If you sign up for a package deal, the per session rate decreases substantially, but until I try it out and fall in love, I don't want to sign away a large amount of cash.
So, in the beginning of January, I will be starting Krav Maga classes to complement some of the skills I have already acquired through my personal trainer. Don't get me wrong this woman has been wonderful for my body. She has helped me to appreciate pushing myself and what exercises work for different results, but I would like to concentrate more on the combative end of martial arts rather than just getting a good workout. My sessions with her will run out in mid December and I will rest through the rest of the holidays so that with the new year I will begin my new tutelage.
I am very excited, but nervous at the same time. I have a bad right knee, which I always need to pay attention to. I constantly wear a Cho-Pat knee brace to make sure it is always stabilized. I have a ganglion cyst on my left wrist, which should be removed, but I don't want to not be able to use my hands for months on end while in recovery. I am weary that over 40 one is more prone to injury and does not recover as quickly as you do when you are much younger, but....when have I let little details like these discourage me? So, I will keep to my plan and see where this journey takes me!
