Friday, February 27, 2015

Coffee and Sweat: a random story in Christchurch

After a lovely Thursday night of good coffee and conversation with Rachel, Friday grew near. The plan was to find Axis Jiu-jitsu and have myself some rolls.

On Monday, I ended up getting lost in the city and went to the wrong martial arts gym (thanks Google). I ended up rolling with some nice dudes and obtaining a ride back to campus but nevertheless, I wanted to explore all of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms about Christchurch. 

Once my classes let out on Friday, I talked to Ryan for a bit then set off for the gym. After two bus connections, a bit of a walk and a sketchy bathroom, I found it. 

It was open mats and there were people everywhere. I put on my gi and rolled with quite a few people for about an hour an half; 8 minute rounds. The gym was easily one of the hottest gyms I have ever rolled in. However hot it was, it was still a fabulous open mat.   

Again, someone was kind enough to drive me back. Tired and sweaty, my lovely flatmate and a few friends all cooked dinner together. 

The end. 

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