Smile. When you are about to get your ass kicked or kick someone else's ass, your first order of business is to smile. I've been a big fan of the smile for a long time. Smiling's relaxing and confidence-building powers were more than evident when I was traveling through Europe by myself. That was the one major thing that I learned from that entire trip. You may not have had any sleep, know the language, possess the right currency, or have the foggiest idea of where you are going but if you smile and chalk it up as an adventure your fortunes begin to change.
So, I don't know why it came as a surprise to me today when I stepped into the Lanna Muay Thai Boxing Gym and was doing some drills when my trainer took it upon himself to knock me in the head and said, "Smile." Apparently, I was too tense and exhausting unnecessary energy. According to him, smiling loosens you up and let's the movements flow. You punch and kick harder and you absorb strikes better. Plus, if you get into a scrap on the street and you smile before things turn south it messes with the other guy's head and they oftentimes think twice about continuing down a violent path with you. So, for you ladies, smile when confronted but go ahead and punch them in the throat for good measure. It will keep you grinning when filing that police report.
I'm off to find some food...and ice. My right foot is swollen and my left is bruised but I'm going back to the gym tomorrow because it's one of those good kinds of pain.
Enjoy your day, everyone. Make things simple...smile.
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maybe cow hoof make you more strong mr. kodok
OMG Patty, you're right! My father told me that Kikil (the name of the food) is actually aphrodisiac & can make a man stronger in terms of manhood. It's one of the favorite food that is enjoyed by the lowest to the highest status of the Javanese families. But I don't think it makes you strong at kickboxing gym, though...
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