so there I was...

I was once told that all good stories start out with "so, there I was..." Well, that and rednecks saying "Hey ya'll watch this!" right before they die. But I digress. Seriously though, there I was in jits tonight when Dev reminded that I promised him a roll way back like a month ago when I was actually coming to class consistently. I always love rolling with Dev because I consider him a lot better than me, which means I get pushed to the brink by him every time we're on the mat. True to form he was on his game again tonight. Now, it might sound like I've drank the Dev kool-aid and I'm looking to take him out on a date...but not so...well maybe :) Anyway, I tried playing my back game and he didn't think that was such a good idea, so he thumped me....using back control - WTF!?! You can't play MY game Dev! Just kidding :) It was awesome. He used my game perfectly and took my back sinking a great rear forearm choke with his gorilla arms! Awesome roll number 1 - check. As if my night wasn't complete with that beating, Coach asked me to roll and I paid for every single day I have not been on the mat and have been blaming it on DLI. Again, awesome :) He beat me like a rented mule and still (like always) smiled at the end. Awesome roll number 2 - check. Then came the break were I pulled my shattered body of the mat and licked my wounds for five minutes. Last roll was with Billy S. who is getting better by the day, has awesome mattitude (yes its a word...look it up!) and gives a cool vibe on the mat. We worked his mount defense and escapes for most of the roll.

It was a great welcome back to the class. I know it probably sounds weird to people that don't train but thats why hard training is so addictive. when you train with guys and gals that only have your best interests at heart you can leave your guts and pride on the mat knowing that you're better for it in the end. The hope is to one day return the favor...Dev ;-)