So I've been feeling better, keeping up with my workouts, whatever, except for the weights 'cuz, y'know, they bore the crap out of me. The only sports that have ever interested me are combat sports, and I've been sorely missing my old club from my days in Chicago.

So I'm driving into town last Sunday, and I see one of the strip malls along the highway, right next to Honada Sushi, is a brand new Gracie Barra studio. I thought, Huh. When did that get there?

Last night, I stop by to check the...