An extracurricular activity that I do is mixed martial arts at Gibson MMA. I usually go from Monday to Thursday for about 45 minutes. This is a combination of kickboxing, grappling, and overall conditioning. I wouldn’t consider myself a very sporty person, but when it comes to martial arts, I’m quite active. I’ve been doing this sport for as long as I can remember, starting from when I was about seven years old.

I enjoy this activity because it is a great stress and anger reliever. Whenever I’m stressed about something, I always feel so much better after class. I also like this sport because I can interact with other people and make new friends, since I don’t take a personal class. Because we are paired with others for sparring and wrestling, it is necessary to create bonds and to be respectful to each other. Another reason why I enjoy this activity is because it gives you a great exercise.

On a daily basis, the instructors give you a warm-up, then we transition into any kind of intense martial art, such as kickboxing, grappling, or working on various techniques. In conclusion, I think MMA is a great activity that helps relieve stress, provides an abundant amount of exercise, and gives you the opportunity to meet new friends.