The Horrors just got back from a mixed martial arts conditioning class with Master Robert Blum at Just For Kicks Martial Arts in Fishkill.  Master Blum holds workshops for us throughout the season and they always prove to be extremely challenging (especially in the off-season).  This one certainly kicked butt and I can tell you why I know that…

• Several of us almost puked during the class and one of us actually did
• The pain kicked in almost immediately after the class (usually it waits until the morning)
• I am so wired from the class (that ended an hour ago) that I am up writing a blog post

The class lasted about two hours and consisted of LOTS of push-ups of varying kinds, ab work, squats, lunges, jumps, etc. (each section ending with the hardest type).  We then moved into cardio and interval training and punch and kick intervals.  The class ended with us pushing the 350 lb. punching bags back and forth across the room.  Can anyone say jello arms and legs!

While we were there we picked up a copy of, “Coaching Children to Succeed in Life: The 11 Surefire Secrets of the Martial Arts Masters for Building Unshakable Self-Confidence, Rock Solid Self-Esteem and Laser Sharp Focus in Children”.  Master Blum is a contributing author and talks about developing character and learning the educational value of Martial Arts.  The coaches are very much looking forward to diving into this book, and it couldn’t come at a better time with our Junior League starting back up again in February.

We are never disappointed by Master Blum’s classes and highly recommend them to anyone looking to get themselves or their kiddies in shape, learn discipline and have fun while doing it.  As for me, I am going to waddled off to my bed and very carefully bend my knees to get in it.