| As many of you may know, I kickbox. I have been for almost three years. Recently, the instructor, Herk, had to stop the class because he needed an operation on his left knee, which had been aggravating him as of late. I have created a small tribute to him, to say thanks. |
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| Kickboxing gloves: $22.99 Six pairs of kickboxing gloves: $137.94 |
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| Focus mits: $59.99 a pair Six pairs of kickboxing gloves: $359.94 |
| Body Sheilds: $49.99 Six body sheilds: $299.94 |
| Hand wraps: $7.99 Two pairs of handwraps: $15.98 |
| Foam Escrima (aka sticks): $4.99 Forty-five Foam Escrimas: $224.55 |
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| Priceless |
| Why? Getting to be with friends for two to three hours a week: Making new friends: Getting ot beat up those friends: Getting to get revenge on the "friends" that beat you up: Knowing you can break someone's arm if need be: Knowing you now stand a chance in a fight: Being able to learn how to kick in mid-air: Being able to use pool noodles in the pool when no one else is allowed: Getting to fight with sticks: Knowing how to fight with sticks: Knowing how to "lay the smack down" on someone with only two stokes while using a mop: Knowing how to fight with a knife: Improving your cardio ALOT: Losing weight and gaining muscle tone: Getting to annoy all the tennis players with our loud music: |
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| This kickboxing class meant more to me than just beating people up. The last 2 1/2 years have been great, Herk. When things were down, I always looked forward to Monday, Wednesdays and Saturday mornings to clear my thoughts, and get away from everything. I looked forward to coming to class. I could just be myself. No expectations. I don't know what I'm going to do know because as much as I like doing stuff on the computer, kickboxing was much more fun. Through the bad and the good, the hurt and the pain. Kickboixng was my favorite thing to do. I also don't know if you'll try and do another class of some form. I have my thoughts on that, though. Yogi Berra said "It ain't over till it's over". And he's right, It ain't over. PS- Sorry if you think this is a sappy rip-off of the Mastercard commercial. Author's note: After only about two months, Herk decided to start the class again, and opted not to get surgery! |
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| Published December 6, 2001 |