So, because I am already spending so much time working out and training in mixed martial arts, I might as well write about my experiences, right?
Expect me to post some sample writing here that will (hopefully) become part of a book. The focus of which will be what it's like for a wuss to try to transform himself into a somewhat competent MMA competitor. How hard is the training? What's it like to get choked out, punched in the head (a lot), and to try to resist the urge for 'flight' by staying in 'fight' mode?
I have already received training from some pretty cool, well known professionals, and I will include that. I plan to travel more next year and I hope to fight two to three times during 2009.
If you have ever read any of George Plimpton's participatory sports books--that's the feel I am going for. His best is probably
Paper Lion which covers his experience as a "last string quarterback" for the Detroit Lions. (I will try to channel a little Hunter S. Thompson as well)
If all of this seems pretty crazy to you, now you know how I feel. Pray for me, will ya?
