Ever think about when you die if you will have the chance to look back & say "I wish I would have tried that; I could have done it"... maybe it is mid-life crisis thinking... I don't know... one the last day we should have no regrets.
Sparred with a dude from Denmark last week: 20 yrs old, 6'2", dude was in great shape... his name is "Tor"... spoke little English. 185lbs... had me on reach, weighed less, half my age, better shape. I got beat... DUDE WAS AN ANIMAL. luckily, his skill level was novice.
Coach said: "this is how you learn" "you are going to have to fight with opponents w/ longer reach; etc..." get busy....
This reminds me of why I started this thread. I went home that night feeling like what the hell I am trying to do here??? I beat myself up for a few days & realized what I am really doing this for. First my son & I to go together. Second: I am doing this for every 40yr old+ male who has a desk job, wife/kids, who is overweight & says "I am too old now".... or "it is too late"... etc... I am living proof that YOU CAN... if you want to get beat up, sore, etc... run alot etc... you can get beat up too. LOL!!!! It is fun... intense & no harm done yet. Bucket list. DO IT NOW. DON'T GET TO THE END & NOT FIND OUT... KEEP DIGGIN'