There’s a barefoot stranger asleep next to me on the train right now and they keep getting closer… What if I have podophobia? Can you not invade my personal space with your body parts and think that it’s ok?
I don’t understand people who feel the need to be barefoot all the time. Feet are the least attractive part of the human body. Keep yours away from my mouth, or I might ask you to leave.
Who knows where those feet have been?
I’m trapped in a confined moving vehicle, I’ve had too much caffeine and seem to be developing a super human sense of smell. It’s time to do some deep breathing and focus on the lovely fall colours out the window…
Speaking of fall, is anyone else having the constant urge to put on warm jammies and stick their face in a loaf of freshly baked, sourdough bread?
In a desperate attempt to counteract these temptations, I decided to try a few new classes and shake up my fitness routine a bit.
Imagine my reaction when in jiu jitsu class, I had to have more than one person put their feet on me. Once I got over it, jiu jitsu made me feel strong and tough, I like that a lot!
While riding the subway I keep wanting to ask the person next to me to grab my arm, so I can break out of it.
Different from most of the other workouts I’ve tried, jiu jitsu put me in the mood to kick some ass!
Just kidding, I’m only violent in bed… Also if you’re trying to rape or murder me and I guess, rob me too.
All silliness aside, I truly believe in learning some form of self-defence.
Hopefully never having to perform any of your newly learned ninja-like moves, except with the occasional random person on public transportation.
Why not give yourself a fighting chance, if God forbid you’re ever caught in a dark parking lot with some crazy…
Jiu jitsu is considered one of the best martial arts for self-defence and is in no way something you can pick up overnight. The jiu jitsu technique is quite complex and to be able to get to a point where you’re reacting in the moment, you have to be very familiar with the movements.
I find this both exciting and intimidating.
Having unsuccessfully tried to teach myself some of the positions involved by watching videos, I realized that the commitment necessary is one of the draws of learning a martial art.
You go to class, train regularly and get better at it. Simple or difficult? We have to decide.
Revenge is mine! I’m loudly eating baked Lays right next to Sleeping Beauty’s ear… It worked, they woke up and put their shoes back on. Don’t you love simple solutions?
Have you ever tried martial arts, or taken a self-defence class?
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Great post ! I tried jiu jitsu once, but I’m not very big. It was difficult for me to throw my partner down even with proper technique 🙂 I’m doing Tai Chi and Chi Gong now 🙂
Thank you! 🙂 I actually noticed that this was a factor too. It seems to make things more difficult if your partner is not around the same size as you are and at a similar strength level. How long have you been doing Tai Chi and Chi Gong?
I’ve been doing Chi Gong for about 5 years, but really just now starting to expand the routines – working on tendon, muscle and bone strengthening now. The Tai Chi, I’ve just started. I love the meditative part of it
Sounds great! I’ve never tried Chi Gong, would love to learn more about it. Could be a topic for one of your future posts 🙂
That’s a great idea!
Loved this post. Although, I beg to differ on the feet. I think they are a lively part of the body.
Thanks a lot Andrew! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂 I guess you don’t suffer from podophobia. Lol
LOL . Nope
I see my likes aren’t going through. Came back and liked these two posts.
Hope you are well. Awaiting your next write
What a nice thing for you to do. Really appreciate it. Hope the sun is out and that you’re having a wonderful Tuesday!
Yes, I am.
Enjoy yours
Thank you. Coming to read your new post asap…How did it go? Just asking because you said you were having doubts.
Smiling. It was well received. Much better than I expected. Thanks for asking.
Like all 12 year old boys I wanted to learn martial arts. But, there was no dojo close by. What I did have access to was a father who was a former recon marine. MCMAP to the rescue. It’s easy to learn and very effective. However, ripping a guy’s feet from his ankles might be overkill 🤔
Intense! You must not have had any trouble with school bullies picking on you 🙂
Well, I have been over 6 feet tall since about that age. You’d think that all I’d need to do is stand up let them see my size. However, it also made me a target for anyone who wanted to make a reputation as “Jack the giant slayer”. I actually got in quite a bit of trouble for fighting. And, because I was the size of a full grown man I was always held to higher standard than other boys my age. I always held myself back and tried not really hurt anyone though.
It’s impossible not to react if you’re being provoked/threatened. Sounds like you did the right thing!
I tried.
Loved the post. Never tried martial arts but love going to gym.
Thanks Shantanu! I’m inspired by the fact that you do marathons. Your consistency is awesome 🙂
Thanks so much. Much appreciate your thought
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Thank you for reading! I’m always looking for new workout music 🙂
I love your cheeky writing style!
I also believe that everyone should learn self defense (except the baddies – the less they know the better).
The baddies, I like that. I agree, the less they know the better 🙂 Thanks for your comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the post!
I tried Jiu Jitsu! And broke my toe, haha. But it was great
Thank you for reading 🙂 Sorry to hear about your toe…