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My training was cut short this week yet again. I was the maid of honor (or dishonor depending on who you ask) in my friends wedding over the weekend. Preparing for the wedding and the activities associated with the wedding prevented me from training as much as I would have liked to...

I only took two classes on Thursday instead of my normal three because I had to assemble the wedding favors at home. I also felt horrible because I rolled with a "new" guy the night before and he worked me hard. The word new is in quotations because he's new to our gym but he definitely has more experience than I do. He also has about 40 pounds on me that he's afraid to use. I don't know how he managed to hurt my neck and jaw. I really had to struggle to keep him off of me.  At one point I honestly thought that he cracked my rib. My jaw and neck still hurt one week later! My coach was really understanding when I asked if I could opt not to roll with him on Thursday since I was still hurt from the day before. So I worked with my coach instead. Don't get me wrong, rolling with a black belt isn't any easier, but at least he kicks my ass with a smile.

I missed class Friday and Saturday because of the wedding and the rehearsal. I've been working every night since so I haven't been back to the gym. I'm working tomorrow night so I won't go back to class until Thursday. It feels like an eternity... On a brighter note, the wedding was really nice. My friend looked beautiful and I caught the bouquet (yikes). It was nice to put on a dress and heels (very, very high heels). I also had my hair, nails, and makeup done to perfection. It felt really good to get all glammed up and look feminine for the night. The bride wasn't really happy about the visible bruises on my arms but I'm sure she'll get over it.

 

The Worlds

I feel like I didn't really train all that much this week. That's partially good and bad I suppose. I trained Wednesday night and Thursday morning as usual, but I was and bummed that my instructor didn't show up to class on Thursday night. I couldn't figure out why he wasn't there until I remembered that the Mundials were in town. I totally forgot that my classmate was competing. Had I remembered I would have driven down to Long Beach to cheer him on. Not all was lost though. I rolled with a few guys that showed up and called it a day.

I didn't train Friday because my coach was competing in the Worlds. I haven't spoken to him about but I take it he didn't place since I didn't see his name on the list of winners.

I trained with Fernando on Saturday. I was the only one to show up for the Ladies BJJ class so we did some cool exercises on the stability ball to help loosen my hips and drilled the Butterfly Guard and some sweeps. Class was super low key which was a welcomed change since I had gone to PT for my shoulder and back the day before and felt like I had been hit by a train.

On Saturday after class I picked up my friend from the gym and dragged her to the Worlds with me. The energy at the Pyramid in Long Beach was incredible! I felt so privileged to see so many incredible athletes competing under one roof. The ladies that were competing were absolutely fierce! I can only hope to be as good as they are one day. One of the highlights of the day was that I was able to take a picture with Gabbi Garica and Kyra Gracie. I saw Leticia Ribeiro from afar but didn't get close enough to snap a pic. By the end of the day we were starving but I wouldn't leave without seeing Rodrigo "Comprido" Medeiros compete. He is amazing to watch. I feel so honored to have seen so many world-class athletes compete yesterday. I can't wait for next year!