I tried taekwondo for the first time yesterday. 24 hours later, all I can say is ouch. I am sore. Mostly my neck hurts from doing dozens of crunches and leg lifts while holding my neck in an awkward position. Nevertheless, it was a terrific workout so I will keep going.
The unique part of the class is that it was led by one of our medical school advisors, a practicing physician and dean's letter writer. He's not my advisor but I had heard many stories about him, as he is quite a character. It is weird, seeing professors outside of a professional context, clad not in crisp suit and tie but in taekwondo robe, wielding not stethoscope but wrist padding. These professors, stellar in their academic accomplishments, are people too. They tell stories to their children at night, cook meals, and yes, practice taekwondo. But perhaps their kicks are a little higher and stronger than mine are...for now. :)
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