I had recently returned to the states after spending six months in amilitary hospital in Sigonella Sicily, and was feeling a bit put off about the extra ten or so pounds I had acquired while undergoing physical therapy. I had decided that getting back in shape was priority number one, so I decided to visit some of the local martial arts studios to find one that would allow me to get back in shape without having to go through the nonsense of starting as a rookie. I was still in the “military” mindset so I headed off to a few of thestudios I remembered from my childhood at about 6:30 in the morning, not realizing that the rest of the world didn’t really start moving till after ten or so. The first three shops I came to were closed and too dark to see within. I was just about to head back home and go for a nice little jog when I passed by a Tae Kwon Do studio that I had never seen before. To my amazement the lights were on inside and I could have sworn I saw people moving inside. I quickly made a u-turn and pulled into the parking lot. As I was walking towards the front door I was a bit surprised to see ayoung woman working on a heavy bag and throwing some pretty impressive kicks. She appeared to be in her early twenties, long red hair pulled back into a ponytail and in amazing shape. She wore the traditional Karate Gi pants and a black sports bra that showed off her amazing abs even from a distance of about twenty feet. I finally reached the door and pulled the handle, only to find it was locked, I looked down and saw the hours of operations, stating that the studio didn’t open until noon. I was just about to walk away when the red head looked over and waved. She bounced over to the door and expertly unlocked it, greeting me with a dazzling smile and a slightly seductive out-of-breath tone. “Hi! I’m sorry but we don’t open till noon, is there somethingimportant you needed?” She panted ever so slightly from her workout. A quick glimpse showed that she’d been at it for some time; sweat was glistening from her neck, cleavage and midsection. She most definitely caught me looking and gave me one of those “women” smiles that as a man you never read the right way. “Sorry I didn’t mean to interrupt. I just moved back to the area andwas looking for a place to train, help me get rid of this extra mush I’m carrying, I can come back later.” I rushed the words out since I was slightly embarrassed and wanted nothing more then to get out of there with at least some amount of dignity. “Don’t be silly, my name is Jen, I’m an instructor here. Why don’t youcome in, I’ll give you a quick tour and some information on our plans and classes.” She sounded like a salesman as she half pulled me inside and locked the door behind us. “Sorry but we’re the only ones here I don’t want anyone coming in while I show you around. My father would kill me if he knew I let a customer in here before we opened, but what he doesn’t know won’t kill him! I’m sorry I didn’t catch your name!” There was that dazzling smile again. “A.J.,” I said as I reached out and shook her hand. Her grip was strongand full of confidence. It was then that I first saw the most beautiful eyes in the world, it’s been over ten years since Jen and I met, and I still dream of her eyes from time to time. To say their blue is and understatement and a half. They were the color of a tropical ocean and shone with a light all their own. “So your father owns the place?” “Yeah, we just opened up last week; we have three instructors on staffand already have ten adult classes and twelve children classes. We may have to hire some more instructors if business keeps growing this quick. So what are you looking to do? Firm up a bit? Cause from where I’m standing I would say you’re far from heavy.” “Something like that! I spent quite a bit of time in the hospital andI’m feeling sloppy. I need to get back to my old shape. Do you offer intermediate or advanced classes? Or does everyone start in beginners?” I explained as I looked over the studio, doing everything I could to keep from looking at her brilliant eyes. It was a losing battle though as I could swear they were magnetic. “Have you trained previously? If so you can test out with an instructorto see what class you’d be better in.”… Read the rest of Sparring Partners
Author: Tusaltdogs
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