My knee is almost better..

Last night I jumped in the guard rotation!  It was great!  I hadn't rolled in almost three weeks due to my knee.  I was a little hesitant at first because there were a lot of new guys in class...and we all know how spastic new people can be!  I ended up jumping in about half way through, I just couldn't take sitting on the sideline any longer.  It felt so good to roll around again.  Three weeks may not seem long to some of you, but anyone who does BJJ knows how much that can sucks!  That was the longest break I've taken off of jiu-jitsu in probably two years! 

Due to this break in training, I will not be participating in the CopaNova tournament this Saturday, but I will still be there to support the guys on the team that will be competing, and to coach my kids team!  We have about 5 adults and 4 kids competing.  Good luck to them all!

Strained MCL

My right knee has been bothering me for the past few weeks...nothing big, just a nagging irritation.  After Wednesday night class last week though, my knee started to bother worse than usual.  I'm not sure what did it, but by Friday morning I was hobbling around not wanting to put too much pressure on that leg.  I only got to watch Friday noon class and Friday night class I drilled a little.  Saturday, I had to watch again.  Last night I warmed up (minus the laps) and drilled with class.  The knee didn't hurt too much; the knee pad definitely helps.  When it was time for sparring I had to go sit on the side.  It is so hard to just watch everyone roll!  I cant remember that last time I went this long without being able to roll!

Dave thinks it's my MCL and that we can rehab it pretty easily.  I need to bring an ice-pack to work so I can alternate ice with the heating pad.  I can't even do cardio!  I am so starting to feel fat and I hate it!  Hurry up and get better knee!!!!!!!

My Weekend

Thursday night at midnight I went to see Harry Potter!  It was awesome!  The only bad thing about it was that I only got about 3 hours of sleep before I had to be back at the gym to work in the morning.

Friday and Saturday classes were awesome!  We learned some great techniques and I rolled extremely hard.  (I think this new mentality is really starting to set in.)

I decided its finally time to see a doctor about my shoulders.  They have been bothering me for almost 2 years now so I am going to make an appointment to get an MRI soon.  I'm hoping I will be able to rehab them and not need surgery!

Dave and I  looked at a potential house to rent, but it was a bit of a disappointment.

And I bought my Dad a Christmas present!