Boxing was a small but disciplined class yesterday, which was a nice contrast to the large class sizes typical of Wednesday and Friday. After jump rope rounds, we did 2 rounds of weighted shadowboxing, followed by nonstop 1-2s, overhead presses, uppercuts, and 1-2s again, which torched the shoulders. Next, we used the plastic rings to practice footwork drills around them, which I always appreciate Thursdays for. 

The latter half of class was partner drills, just taking turns defending the jab, then facing each other with with one partner holding a shield and the other either jabbing or throwing 1-2s as we moved laterally back and forth. Ended on using noodles to swing at our partner so they could duck and throw either a 2-3-2 or 3-6-3. We were supposed to be striking air here, but my partner took my blocking gestures that I was practicing while holding the noodle as a sign to hit me, and twice he bent my ungloved arm back too far into itself by punching my forearm with his glove so I ceased blocking to get him to stop. I gave it back to him reasonably enough by making him stumble back during the lateral movement striking drills when I'd throw right crosses at the shield he was holding.

Had someone I know who acted as my cornerman during sparring one time come up and say he was glad to see me, asking where I'd been for the past few weeks. He thought it was cool I did a strongman show. It's been great having people welcome me back. I haven't been signing up for sparring because my physical expired last year and I am the worst about going to the doctor, but I'm due for a routine check-up anyway. There is also something I want to get checked out: I've had a bump on my upper abs for about 13 years now that's largely invisible but can be felt and is slightly uncomfortable if I touch it, but not so much that a meathead like me couldn't ignore it all this time.