Over the past few weeks I've been looking to get into some marital arts, mostly to add some more exercise to my daily routine. After speaking with a few friends, I decided upon Gumdo, which is only a few blocks from my apartment, and just down the street from my school.
Brian had been going to the gym for several years, before moving to Jeju-si last month, so I knew I'd probably be welcomed there. For about 80,000 won a month, I get a daily schedule of workout routines, sword training (with free access to their swords), and a free uniform.
Yesterday was my first class, and I thought I was going to die. I've been through some intense workouts before, but I guess the master wanted to break me in, by seeing how long it would take until I collapsed; my back and muscles were sore for the rest of the day, but that didn't stop me from going back again this morning.
Today's workout was a bit more relaxed and having gone through it once before, I knew what to expect. There were some other newer faces, who looked very much like I did the day before after doing some brief exercises.
Supposedly the first month is the worst, once I can get myself through it, I'll be a lot more prepared for what comes next.
Thank god Korea has energy drinks...
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