Here’s what happens when you kick it without much protection:
I suppose this is a downside to slapping or palm blocking kicks, too.
At some point I’ll have to do a post with all my injury photos. Maybe after taekwondo ends. I never turn down a chance to show the world pictures of my bruised feet!
~BCP
2 responses so far ↓
Lisa (aka: Martial Arts Mom) // July 16, 2008 at 7:45 AM
Ouch! I had some pretty skin colors like that a few weeks ago when I was kicked in the same spot on my same shin twice in one class!
Famous last words, “Ahh, I don’t need my shin guards tonight…”
Bob Patterson // July 16, 2008 at 10:11 AM
I hear you there! We mix it up and range from no protection, to some protection, to full TKD sparring gear.
As long as you don’t get too banged up limited protection is a good lesson.