When I'm kicking the shit out of the air in front of me in my Body Combat class I like to pretend that I'm actually laying into a character I've encountered who really, really pissed me off. An abusive ex-boyfriend, for example, or Sharon Watts from EastEnders.
Most of the other girls in the group wear these scary-looking black fingerless gloves. I don't see what good they do, seems the class is of the non-contact variety. Perhaps they just like having warm hands while they jump around. Regardless, I'm definitely getting a pair. They look fucking cool. I'll get mine from the Puma store. Partly because I think having pictures of dangerous cats on my sportswear will make me look harder, and partly because I've never quite been able to shake the little bit of chav in me.
Next week I'm also going to turn up with two stripes of war-paint on each cheek, and a Taxi Driver mohican to complete the look.
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Are you becoming a vigilante? Ace! It's about time a rain came and washed the scum off the streets. Wearing a hoodie will also make you one intimidating mean machine too apparently. Can't beat a bit of Body Combat. So much better than gardening.
ReplyDeleteCareful now, that sounds suspitiously like you're regressing back to your 'boy' days!
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I think it's perfectly acceptable to behave like a boy whilst "in combat" provided I continue to behave like a girl in the places that matter, i.e. Downtown and In Bed.
ReplyDeleteI would add that I think it's perfectly acceptable to behave like a boy in those venues as well, if that's what turns your crank.
ReplyDeleteBody combat without contact? What are you going to do if you have to beat someone up for real?
ReplyDeleteActually, have you ever seen Shaolin Soccer? Great use of Tai Chi there.
Shaolin Soccer is the greatest film of all time. No really.
ReplyDeleteIf I have to beat someone up for real I will sit down with them, have a little chat, and invite them along to my gym to let off a little steam before having a hug and going our separate ways.
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